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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.75, 24,511.14 and 7,106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.75, 24,511.14 and 7,106.75 is: 10,660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.75 : 24,511.14 = 7,106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.75/24,511.14 = 7,106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.75x = 24,511.14 × 7,106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.75x = 174,194,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,194,544.20/16,340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,660.13

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