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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.80, 24,480.94 and 7,088.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.80, 24,480.94 and 7,088.84 is: 10,627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.80 : 24,480.94 = 7,088.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.80/24,480.94 = 7,088.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.80x = 24,480.94 × 7,088.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.80x = 173,541,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,541,466.71/16,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.29

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