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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.58, 24,593.38 and 7,029.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.58, 24,593.38 and 7,029.55 is: 10,544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.58 : 24,593.38 = 7,029.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.58/24,593.38 = 7,029.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.58x = 24,593.38 × 7,029.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.58x = 172,880,315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,880,315.32/16,395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.33

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