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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.48, 24,379.32 and 7,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.48, 24,379.32 and 7,023.44 is: 10,528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.48 : 24,379.32 = 7,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.48/24,379.32 = 7,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.48x = 24,379.32 × 7,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.48x = 171,226,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,226,691.26/16,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.94

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