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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.98, 24,922.85 and 7,265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.98, 24,922.85 and 7,265.82 is: 10,890.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.98 : 24,922.85 = 7,265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.98/24,922.85 = 7,265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.98x = 24,922.85 × 7,265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.98x = 181,084,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,084,941.99/16,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.38

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