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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.48, 24,555.72 and 7,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.48, 24,555.72 and 7,130 is: 10,695

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.48 : 24,555.72 = 7,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.48/24,555.72 = 7,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.48x = 24,555.72 × 7,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.48x = 175,082,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,082,283.60/16,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695

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