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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.13, 24,843.19 and 7,328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.13, 24,843.19 and 7,328.13 is: 10,992.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.13 : 24,843.19 = 7,328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.13/24,843.19 = 7,328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.13x = 24,843.19 × 7,328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.13x = 182,054,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,054,125.93/16,562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.19

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