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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.66, 24,812.12 and 7,058.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.66, 24,812.12 and 7,058.54 is: 10,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.66 : 24,812.12 = 7,058.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.66/24,812.12 = 7,058.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.66x = 24,812.12 × 7,058.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.66x = 175,137,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,137,341.50/16,544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.73

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