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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.65, 24,261.70 and 7,285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.65, 24,261.70 and 7,285.03 is: 10,927.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.65 : 24,261.70 = 7,285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.65/24,261.70 = 7,285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.65x = 24,261.70 × 7,285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.65x = 176,747,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,747,212.35/16,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,927.42

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