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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.04, 24,493.02 and 7,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.04, 24,493.02 and 7,095.04 is: 10,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.04 : 24,493.02 = 7,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.04/24,493.02 = 7,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.04x = 24,493.02 × 7,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.04x = 173,778,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,778,956.62/16,329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.33

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