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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.94, 24,810.97 and 7,182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.94, 24,810.97 and 7,182.91 is: 10,768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.94 : 24,810.97 = 7,182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.94/24,810.97 = 7,182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.94x = 24,810.97 × 7,182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.94x = 178,214,964.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,214,964.52/16,549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,768.31

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