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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.95, 24,570.42 and 7,621.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.95, 24,570.42 and 7,621.38 is: 11,414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.95 : 24,570.42 = 7,621.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.95/24,570.42 = 7,621.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.95x = 24,570.42 × 7,621.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.95x = 187,260,507.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,260,507.58/16,404.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.88

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