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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,386.80, 24,577.50 and 7,028.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,386.80, 24,577.50 and 7,028.33 is: 10,541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,386.80 : 24,577.50 = 7,028.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,386.80/24,577.50 = 7,028.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,386.80x = 24,577.50 × 7,028.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,386.80x = 172,738,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,738,780.58/16,386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.34

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