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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.92, 24,991.38 and 7,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.92, 24,991.38 and 7,303.80 is: 10,955.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.92 : 24,991.38 = 7,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.92/24,991.38 = 7,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.92x = 24,991.38 × 7,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.92x = 182,532,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,532,041.24/16,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.70

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