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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.58, 24,947.27 and 7,269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.58, 24,947.27 and 7,269.43 is: 10,906.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.58 : 24,947.27 = 7,269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.58/24,947.27 = 7,269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.58x = 24,947.27 × 7,269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.58x = 181,352,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,352,432.96/16,628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.07

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