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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.68, 24,790.02 and 7,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.68, 24,790.02 and 7,159.06 is: 10,738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.68 : 24,790.02 = 7,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.68/24,790.02 = 7,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.68x = 24,790.02 × 7,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.68x = 177,473,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,473,240.58/16,526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,738.59

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