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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.97, 24,460.70 and 7,071.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.97, 24,460.70 and 7,071.93 is: 10,605.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.97 : 24,460.70 = 7,071.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.97/24,460.70 = 7,071.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.97x = 24,460.70 × 7,071.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.97x = 172,984,322.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,984,322.79/16,310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.40

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