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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.92, 24,628.40 and 7,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.92, 24,628.40 and 7,055.88 is: 10,584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.92 : 24,628.40 = 7,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.92/24,628.40 = 7,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.92x = 24,628.40 × 7,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.92x = 173,775,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,775,034.99/16,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.47

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