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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.36, 24,584.06 and 7,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.36, 24,584.06 and 7,023.30 is: 10,534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.36 : 24,584.06 = 7,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.36/24,584.06 = 7,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.36x = 24,584.06 × 7,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.36x = 172,661,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,661,228.60/16,389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,534.96

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