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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,413.48, 24,620.22 and 7,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,413.48, 24,620.22 and 7,173 is: 10,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,413.48 : 24,620.22 = 7,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,413.48/24,620.22 = 7,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,413.48x = 24,620.22 × 7,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,413.48x = 176,600,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,600,838.06/16,413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,759.50

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