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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,385.13, 24,584.58 and 7,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,385.13, 24,584.58 and 7,027.20 is: 10,543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,385.13 : 24,584.58 = 7,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,385.13/24,584.58 = 7,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,385.13x = 24,584.58 × 7,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,385.13x = 172,760,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,760,760.58/16,385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.75

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