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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.50, 24,506.26 and 7,103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.50, 24,506.26 and 7,103.50 is: 10,655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.50 : 24,506.26 = 7,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.50/24,506.26 = 7,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.50x = 24,506.26 × 7,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.50x = 174,080,217.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,080,217.91/16,337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.25

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