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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.97, 24,871.73 and 7,093.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.97, 24,871.73 and 7,093.27 is: 10,640.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.97 : 24,871.73 = 7,093.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.97/24,871.73 = 7,093.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.97x = 24,871.73 × 7,093.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.97x = 176,421,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,421,798.61/16,579.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,640.66

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