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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.89, 24,478.35 and 7,084.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.89, 24,478.35 and 7,084.89 is: 10,627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.89 : 24,478.35 = 7,084.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.89/24,478.35 = 7,084.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.89x = 24,478.35 × 7,084.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.89x = 173,426,417.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,426,417.13/16,318.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.34

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