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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.10, 24,676.20 and 7,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.10, 24,676.20 and 7,083.76 is: 10,633.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.10 : 24,676.20 = 7,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.10/24,676.20 = 7,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.10x = 24,676.20 × 7,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.10x = 174,800,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,800,278.51/16,439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.20

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