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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.65, 24,263.20 and 7,286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.65, 24,263.20 and 7,286.03 is: 10,928.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.65 : 24,263.20 = 7,286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.65/24,263.20 = 7,286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.65x = 24,263.20 × 7,286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.65x = 176,782,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,782,403.10/16,175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.92

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