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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.67, 24,801.56 and 7,176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.67, 24,801.56 and 7,176.63 is: 10,758.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.67 : 24,801.56 = 7,176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.67/24,801.56 = 7,176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.67x = 24,801.56 × 7,176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.67x = 177,991,583.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,991,583.66/16,543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,758.90

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