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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.09, 24,670.19 and 7,079.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.09, 24,670.19 and 7,079.75 is: 10,627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.09 : 24,670.19 = 7,079.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.09/24,670.19 = 7,079.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.09x = 24,670.19 × 7,079.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.09x = 174,658,777.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,658,777.65/16,435.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.19

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