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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.26, 24,997.67 and 7,170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.26, 24,997.67 and 7,170.27 is: 10,763.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.26 : 24,997.67 = 7,170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.26/24,997.67 = 7,170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.26x = 24,997.67 × 7,170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.26x = 179,240,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,240,043.27/16,653.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.06

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