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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.34, 24,590.01 and 7,027.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.34, 24,590.01 and 7,027.31 is: 10,540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.34 : 24,590.01 = 7,027.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.34/24,590.01 = 7,027.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.34x = 24,590.01 × 7,027.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.34x = 172,801,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,801,500.22/16,393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.96

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