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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.79, 24,659.21 and 7,072.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.79, 24,659.21 and 7,072.44 is: 10,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.79 : 24,659.21 = 7,072.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.79/24,659.21 = 7,072.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.79x = 24,659.21 × 7,072.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.79x = 174,400,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,400,783.17/16,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,616.20

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