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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.48, 24,508.22 and 7,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.48, 24,508.22 and 7,107 is: 10,654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.48 : 24,508.22 = 7,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.48/24,508.22 = 7,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.48x = 24,508.22 × 7,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.48x = 174,179,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,179,919.54/16,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.85

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