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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.53, 24,979.67 and 7,287.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.53, 24,979.67 and 7,287.63 is: 10,935.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.53 : 24,979.67 = 7,287.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.53/24,979.67 = 7,287.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.53x = 24,979.67 × 7,287.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.53x = 182,042,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,042,556.04/16,647.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,935.11

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