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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.62, 24,591.94 and 7,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.62, 24,591.94 and 7,028.56 is: 10,542.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.62 : 24,591.94 = 7,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.62/24,591.94 = 7,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.62x = 24,591.94 × 7,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.62x = 172,845,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,845,925.81/16,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.84

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