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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.83, 24,258.96 and 7,286.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.83, 24,258.96 and 7,286.01 is: 10,926.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.83 : 24,258.96 = 7,286.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.83/24,258.96 = 7,286.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.83x = 24,258.96 × 7,286.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.83x = 176,751,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,751,074.01/16,175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.87

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