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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.13, 24,607.66 and 7,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.13, 24,607.66 and 7,042.04 is: 10,563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.13 : 24,607.66 = 7,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.13/24,607.66 = 7,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.13x = 24,607.66 × 7,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.13x = 173,288,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,288,126.03/16,404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.69

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