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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.20, 24,995.70 and 7,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.20, 24,995.70 and 7,306.20 is: 10,957.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.20 : 24,995.70 = 7,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.20/24,995.70 = 7,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.20x = 24,995.70 × 7,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.20x = 182,623,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,623,583.34/16,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,957.72

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