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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.83, 24,593.75 and 7,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.83, 24,593.75 and 7,029.80 is: 10,544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.83 : 24,593.75 = 7,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.83/24,593.75 = 7,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.83x = 24,593.75 × 7,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.83x = 172,889,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,889,143.75/16,395.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.70

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