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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.70, 24,595.07 and 7,030.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.70, 24,595.07 and 7,030.67 is: 10,546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.70 : 24,595.07 = 7,030.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.70/24,595.07 = 7,030.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.70x = 24,595.07 × 7,030.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.70x = 172,919,662.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,919,662.67/16,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,546.01

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