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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.56, 24,997.28 and 7,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.56, 24,997.28 and 7,299.74 is: 10,949.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.56 : 24,997.28 = 7,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.56/24,997.28 = 7,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.56x = 24,997.28 × 7,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.56x = 182,473,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,473,644.71/16,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.80

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