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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.55, 24,817.81 and 7,187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.55, 24,817.81 and 7,187.53 is: 10,775.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.55 : 24,817.81 = 7,187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.55/24,817.81 = 7,187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.55x = 24,817.81 × 7,187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.55x = 178,378,753.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,378,753.91/16,554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,775.21

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