Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.72, 24,454.08 and 7,068
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,302.72, 24,454.08 and 7,068 is: 10,602
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,302.72 : 24,454.08 = 7,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,302.72/24,454.08 = 7,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,302.72x = 24,454.08 × 7,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,302.72x = 172,841,437.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,841,437.44/16,302.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,602
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