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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.28, 24,655.46 and 7,069.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.28, 24,655.46 and 7,069.93 is: 10,612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.28 : 24,655.46 = 7,069.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.28/24,655.46 = 7,069.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.28x = 24,655.46 × 7,069.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.28x = 174,312,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,312,477.67/16,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,612.45

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