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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,438.04, 24,674.60 and 7,082.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,438.04, 24,674.60 and 7,082.69 is: 10,631.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,438.04 : 24,674.60 = 7,082.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,438.04/24,674.60 = 7,082.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,438.04x = 24,674.60 × 7,082.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,438.04x = 174,762,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,762,542.67/16,438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.59

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