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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.18, 24,939.81 and 7,258.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.18, 24,939.81 and 7,258.77 is: 10,890.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.18 : 24,939.81 = 7,258.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.18/24,939.81 = 7,258.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.18x = 24,939.81 × 7,258.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.18x = 181,032,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,032,344.63/16,623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.36

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