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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.66, 24,558.09 and 7,130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.66, 24,558.09 and 7,130.46 is: 10,699.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.66 : 24,558.09 = 7,130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.66/24,558.09 = 7,130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.66x = 24,558.09 × 7,130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.66x = 175,110,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,110,478.42/16,365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.87

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