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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326, 24,489.27 and 7,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326, 24,489.27 and 7,092 is: 10,638.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326 : 24,489.27 = 7,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326/24,489.27 = 7,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326x = 24,489.27 × 7,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326x = 173,677,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,677,902.84/16,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.12

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