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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.21, 24,586.98 and 7,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.21, 24,586.98 and 7,027.92 is: 10,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.21 : 24,586.98 = 7,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.21/24,586.98 = 7,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.21x = 24,586.98 × 7,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.21x = 172,795,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,795,328.48/16,389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.24

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