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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.63, 24,636.84 and 7,081.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.63, 24,636.84 and 7,081.75 is: 10,615.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.63 : 24,636.84 = 7,081.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.63/24,636.84 = 7,081.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.63x = 24,636.84 × 7,081.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.63x = 174,471,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,471,941.67/16,435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,615.47

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