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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.48, 24,761.70 and 7,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.48, 24,761.70 and 7,263 is: 10,897.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.48 : 24,761.70 = 7,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.48/24,761.70 = 7,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.48x = 24,761.70 × 7,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.48x = 179,844,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,844,227.10/16,503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.35

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