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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.74, 24,592.06 and 7,028.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.74, 24,592.06 and 7,028.68 is: 10,543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.74 : 24,592.06 = 7,028.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.74/24,592.06 = 7,028.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.74x = 24,592.06 × 7,028.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.74x = 172,849,720.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,849,720.28/16,394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.00

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