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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.09, 24,595.64 and 7,031.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.09, 24,595.64 and 7,031.06 is: 10,546.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.09 : 24,595.64 = 7,031.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.09/24,595.64 = 7,031.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.09x = 24,595.64 × 7,031.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.09x = 172,933,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,933,262.44/16,397.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,546.59

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