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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,457.63, 24,686.67 and 7,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,457.63, 24,686.67 and 7,091.80 is: 10,637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,457.63 : 24,686.67 = 7,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,457.63/24,686.67 = 7,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,457.63x = 24,686.67 × 7,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,457.63x = 175,073,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,073,030.05/16,457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.80

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