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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.90, 24,969.69 and 7,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.90, 24,969.69 and 7,294.26 is: 10,930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.90 : 24,969.69 = 7,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.90/24,969.69 = 7,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.90x = 24,969.69 × 7,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.90x = 182,135,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,135,410.98/16,662.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.59

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