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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.40, 24,967.44 and 7,292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.40, 24,967.44 and 7,292.76 is: 10,928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.40 : 24,967.44 = 7,292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.40/24,967.44 = 7,292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.40x = 24,967.44 × 7,292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.40x = 182,081,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,081,547.73/16,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.35

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