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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.93, 24,963.18 and 7,275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.93, 24,963.18 and 7,275.74 is: 10,917.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.93 : 24,963.18 = 7,275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.93/24,963.18 = 7,275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.93x = 24,963.18 × 7,275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.93x = 181,625,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,625,607.25/16,636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,917.01

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