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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.66, 24,945.06 and 7,262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.66, 24,945.06 and 7,262.26 is: 10,895.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.66 : 24,945.06 = 7,262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.66/24,945.06 = 7,262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.66x = 24,945.06 × 7,262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.66x = 181,157,511.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,157,511.44/16,626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.60

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