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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.92, 24,998.28 and 7,296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.92, 24,998.28 and 7,296.10 is: 10,947.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.92 : 24,998.28 = 7,296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.92/24,998.28 = 7,296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.92x = 24,998.28 × 7,296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.92x = 182,389,950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,389,950.71/16,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.17

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