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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.49, 24,591.68 and 7,028.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.49, 24,591.68 and 7,028.43 is: 10,542.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.49 : 24,591.68 = 7,028.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.49/24,591.68 = 7,028.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.49x = 24,591.68 × 7,028.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.49x = 172,840,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,840,901.46/16,394.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.62

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