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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.66, 24,768.96 and 7,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.66, 24,768.96 and 7,026.88 is: 10,535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.66 : 24,768.96 = 7,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.66/24,768.96 = 7,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.66x = 24,768.96 × 7,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.66x = 174,048,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,048,509.64/16,519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.84

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