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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.80, 24,818.70 and 7,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.80, 24,818.70 and 7,329.80 is: 10,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.80 : 24,818.70 = 7,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.80/24,818.70 = 7,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.80x = 24,818.70 × 7,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.80x = 181,916,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,916,107.26/16,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,994.70

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