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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.27, 24,273.14 and 7,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.27, 24,273.14 and 7,292.66 is: 10,938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.27 : 24,273.14 = 7,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.27/24,273.14 = 7,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.27x = 24,273.14 × 7,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.27x = 177,015,599.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,015,599.32/16,182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.86

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