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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.72, 24,618.96 and 7,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.72, 24,618.96 and 7,183.20 is: 10,776.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.72 : 24,618.96 = 7,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.72/24,618.96 = 7,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.72x = 24,618.96 × 7,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.72x = 176,842,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,842,913.47/16,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,776.06

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