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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.09, 24,676.22 and 7,091.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.09, 24,676.22 and 7,091.77 is: 10,638.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.09 : 24,676.22 = 7,091.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.09/24,676.22 = 7,091.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.09x = 24,676.22 × 7,091.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.09x = 174,998,076.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,998,076.71/16,449.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.77

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