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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.70, 24,785.10 and 7,164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.70, 24,785.10 and 7,164.90 is: 10,739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.70 : 24,785.10 = 7,164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.70/24,785.10 = 7,164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.70x = 24,785.10 × 7,164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.70x = 177,582,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,582,762.99/16,535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,739.36

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