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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.61, 24,922.89 and 7,264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.61, 24,922.89 and 7,264.62 is: 10,888.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.61 : 24,922.89 = 7,264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.61/24,922.89 = 7,264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.61x = 24,922.89 × 7,264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.61x = 181,055,325.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,055,325.15/16,628.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,888.18

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