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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.26, 24,649.92 and 7,088.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.26, 24,649.92 and 7,088.22 is: 10,625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.26 : 24,649.92 = 7,088.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.26/24,649.92 = 7,088.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.26x = 24,649.92 × 7,088.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.26x = 174,724,055.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,724,055.94/16,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,625.23

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