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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,500.26, 24,750.40 and 7,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,500.26, 24,750.40 and 7,266.26 is: 10,899.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,500.26 : 24,750.40 = 7,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,500.26/24,750.40 = 7,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,500.26x = 24,750.40 × 7,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,500.26x = 179,842,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,842,841.50/16,500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.39

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