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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.08, 24,586.74 and 4,705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.08, 24,586.74 and 4,705.02 is: 7,058.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.08 : 24,586.74 = 4,705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.08/24,586.74 = 4,705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.08x = 24,586.74 × 4,705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.08x = 115,681,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,681,103.43/16,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.00

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