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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.65, 24,260.20 and 7,284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.65, 24,260.20 and 7,284.03 is: 10,925.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.65 : 24,260.20 = 7,284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.65/24,260.20 = 7,284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.65x = 24,260.20 × 7,284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.65x = 176,712,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,712,006.40/16,173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,925.92

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