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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.02, 24,590.99 and 7,027.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.02, 24,590.99 and 7,027.97 is: 10,541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.02 : 24,590.99 = 7,027.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.02/24,590.99 = 7,027.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.02x = 24,590.99 × 7,027.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.02x = 172,824,634.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,824,634.61/16,394.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.93

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