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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.09, 24,674.72 and 7,090.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.09, 24,674.72 and 7,090.77 is: 10,637.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.09 : 24,674.72 = 7,090.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.09/24,674.72 = 7,090.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.09x = 24,674.72 × 7,090.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.09x = 174,962,689.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,962,689.53/16,448.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.27

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