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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,443.65, 24,665.34 and 7,090.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,443.65, 24,665.34 and 7,090.28 is: 10,635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,443.65 : 24,665.34 = 7,090.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,443.65/24,665.34 = 7,090.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,443.65x = 24,665.34 × 7,090.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,443.65x = 174,884,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,884,166.90/16,443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,635.36

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