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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,504.98, 24,757.47 and 7,277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,504.98, 24,757.47 and 7,277.46 is: 10,916.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,504.98 : 24,757.47 = 7,277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,504.98/24,757.47 = 7,277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,504.98x = 24,757.47 × 7,277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,504.98x = 180,171,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,171,497.63/16,504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.19

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