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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.26, 24,996.17 and 7,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.26, 24,996.17 and 7,169.27 is: 10,761.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.26 : 24,996.17 = 7,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.26/24,996.17 = 7,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.26x = 24,996.17 × 7,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.26x = 179,204,130.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,204,130.87/16,652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.55

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