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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.49, 24,783.02 and 7,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.49, 24,783.02 and 7,161.08 is: 10,743.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.49 : 24,783.02 = 7,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.49/24,783.02 = 7,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.49x = 24,783.02 × 7,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.49x = 177,473,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,473,188.86/16,519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,743.26

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