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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,531.66, 24,809.01 and 7,292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,531.66, 24,809.01 and 7,292.62 is: 10,944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,531.66 : 24,809.01 = 7,292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,531.66/24,809.01 = 7,292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,531.66x = 24,809.01 × 7,292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,531.66x = 180,922,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,922,682.51/16,531.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,944.01

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