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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.73, 24,806.13 and 7,179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.73, 24,806.13 and 7,179.70 is: 10,763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.73 : 24,806.13 = 7,179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.73/24,806.13 = 7,179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.73x = 24,806.13 × 7,179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.73x = 178,100,447.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,100,447.53/16,546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.48

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