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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.28, 24,649.98 and 7,065.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.28, 24,649.98 and 7,065.64 is: 10,600.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.28 : 24,649.98 = 7,065.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.28/24,649.98 = 7,065.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.28x = 24,649.98 × 7,065.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.28x = 174,167,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,167,884.69/16,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.42

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