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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.90, 24,590.79 and 7,027.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.90, 24,590.79 and 7,027.85 is: 10,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.90 : 24,590.79 = 7,027.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.90/24,590.79 = 7,027.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.90x = 24,590.79 × 7,027.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.90x = 172,820,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,820,260.55/16,393.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.74

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