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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.40, 24,676.98 and 7,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.40, 24,676.98 and 7,094.60 is: 10,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.40 : 24,676.98 = 7,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.40/24,676.98 = 7,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.40x = 24,676.98 × 7,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.40x = 175,073,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,073,302.31/16,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.73

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