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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.48, 24,430.26 and 7,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.48, 24,430.26 and 7,055 is: 10,576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.48 : 24,430.26 = 7,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.48/24,430.26 = 7,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.48x = 24,430.26 × 7,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.48x = 172,355,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,355,484.30/16,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,576.89

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