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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.22, 24,486.57 and 7,089.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.22, 24,486.57 and 7,089.18 is: 10,631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.22 : 24,486.57 = 7,089.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.22/24,486.57 = 7,089.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.22x = 24,486.57 × 7,089.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.22x = 173,589,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,589,702.31/16,328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.27

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