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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.98, 24,806.51 and 7,179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.98, 24,806.51 and 7,179.94 is: 10,763.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.98 : 24,806.51 = 7,179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.98/24,806.51 = 7,179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.98x = 24,806.51 × 7,179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.98x = 178,109,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,109,275.44/16,546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.85

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