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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.40, 24,968.94 and 7,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.40, 24,968.94 and 7,293.76 is: 10,929.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.40 : 24,968.94 = 7,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.40/24,968.94 = 7,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.40x = 24,968.94 × 7,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.40x = 182,117,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,117,455.81/16,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.85

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