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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.53, 24,565.20 and 7,019.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.53, 24,565.20 and 7,019.50 is: 10,520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.53 : 24,565.20 = 7,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.53/24,565.20 = 7,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.53x = 24,565.20 × 7,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.53x = 172,435,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,435,421.40/16,390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.43

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