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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.48, 24,527.72 and 7,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.48, 24,527.72 and 7,120 is: 10,674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.48 : 24,527.72 = 7,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.48/24,527.72 = 7,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.48x = 24,527.72 × 7,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.48x = 174,637,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,637,366.40/16,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.34

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