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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.89, 24,589.29 and 7,026.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.89, 24,589.29 and 7,026.84 is: 10,540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.89 : 24,589.29 = 7,026.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.89/24,589.29 = 7,026.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.89x = 24,589.29 × 7,026.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.89x = 172,785,032.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,785,032.89/16,392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.24

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