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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.40, 24,594.54 and 7,030.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.40, 24,594.54 and 7,030.35 is: 10,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.40 : 24,594.54 = 7,030.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.40/24,594.54 = 7,030.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.40x = 24,594.54 × 7,030.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.40x = 172,908,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,908,224.29/16,396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.50

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