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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.48, 24,380.82 and 7,024.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.48, 24,380.82 and 7,024.44 is: 10,530.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.48 : 24,380.82 = 7,024.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.48/24,380.82 = 7,024.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.48x = 24,380.82 × 7,024.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.48x = 171,261,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,261,607.24/16,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,530.44

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