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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.28, 24,566.32 and 7,020.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.28, 24,566.32 and 7,020.25 is: 10,521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.28 : 24,566.32 = 7,020.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.28/24,566.32 = 7,020.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.28x = 24,566.32 × 7,020.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.28x = 172,461,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,461,707.98/16,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.55

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