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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,416.77, 24,625.28 and 7,056.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,416.77, 24,625.28 and 7,056.14 is: 10,584.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,416.77 : 24,625.28 = 7,056.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,416.77/24,625.28 = 7,056.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,416.77x = 24,625.28 × 7,056.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,416.77x = 173,759,264.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,759,264.81/16,416.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.26

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