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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.43, 24,639.50 and 7,065.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.43, 24,639.50 and 7,065.68 is: 10,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.43 : 24,639.50 = 7,065.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.43/24,639.50 = 7,065.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.43x = 24,639.50 × 7,065.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.43x = 174,094,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,094,716.83/16,425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.10

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