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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.96, 24,801.99 and 7,176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.96, 24,801.99 and 7,176.93 is: 10,759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.96 : 24,801.99 = 7,176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.96/24,801.99 = 7,176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.96x = 24,801.99 × 7,176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.96x = 178,002,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,002,146.09/16,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,759.34

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