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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,424.07, 24,636.24 and 7,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,424.07, 24,636.24 and 7,063.44 is: 10,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424.07 : 24,636.24 = 7,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424.07/24,636.24 = 7,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424.07x = 24,636.24 × 7,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424.07x = 174,016,603.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,016,603.07/16,424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,595.22

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