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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.62, 24,915.48 and 7,237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.62, 24,915.48 and 7,237.82 is: 10,861.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.62 : 24,915.48 = 7,237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.62/24,915.48 = 7,237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.62x = 24,915.48 × 7,237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.62x = 180,333,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,333,759.45/16,602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.77

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