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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.92, 24,946.53 and 7,268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.92, 24,946.53 and 7,268.77 is: 10,905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.92 : 24,946.53 = 7,268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.92/24,946.53 = 7,268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.92x = 24,946.53 × 7,268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.92x = 181,330,588.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,330,588.87/16,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.19

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