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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.54, 24,617.68 and 7,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.54, 24,617.68 and 7,064.94 is: 10,587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.54 : 24,617.68 = 7,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.54/24,617.68 = 7,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.54x = 24,617.68 × 7,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.54x = 173,922,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,922,432.14/16,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.25

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