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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.54, 24,489.27 and 7,092.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.54, 24,489.27 and 7,092.54 is: 10,638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.54 : 24,489.27 = 7,092.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.54/24,489.27 = 7,092.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.54x = 24,489.27 × 7,092.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.54x = 173,691,127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,691,127.05/16,326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.58

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