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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.80, 24,996.15 and 7,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.80, 24,996.15 and 7,299 is: 10,948.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.80 : 24,996.15 = 7,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.80/24,996.15 = 7,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.80x = 24,996.15 × 7,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.80x = 182,446,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,446,898.85/16,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,948.70

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