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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.99, 24,589.50 and 7,026.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.99, 24,589.50 and 7,026.93 is: 10,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.99 : 24,589.50 = 7,026.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.99/24,589.50 = 7,026.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.99x = 24,589.50 × 7,026.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.99x = 172,788,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,788,695.24/16,392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.40

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