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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.42, 24,997.54 and 7,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.42, 24,997.54 and 7,295.60 is: 10,946.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.42 : 24,997.54 = 7,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.42/24,997.54 = 7,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.42x = 24,997.54 × 7,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.42x = 182,372,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,372,052.82/16,660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.43

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