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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.34, 24,830.96 and 7,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.34, 24,830.96 and 7,194.36 is: 10,791.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.34 : 24,830.96 = 7,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.34/24,830.96 = 7,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.34x = 24,830.96 × 7,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.34x = 178,642,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,642,856.39/16,554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.30

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