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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,407.92, 24,614.76 and 7,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,407.92, 24,614.76 and 7,053.68 is: 10,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,407.92 : 24,614.76 = 7,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,407.92/24,614.76 = 7,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,407.92x = 24,614.76 × 7,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,407.92x = 173,624,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,624,640.32/16,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,581.76

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