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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.40, 24,675.48 and 7,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.40, 24,675.48 and 7,093.60 is: 10,644.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.40 : 24,675.48 = 7,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.40/24,675.48 = 7,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.40x = 24,675.48 × 7,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.40x = 175,037,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,037,923.24/16,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.23

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