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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.30, 24,996.90 and 7,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.30, 24,996.90 and 7,299.50 is: 10,949.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.30 : 24,996.90 = 7,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.30/24,996.90 = 7,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.30x = 24,996.90 × 7,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.30x = 182,464,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,464,871.55/16,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.45

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