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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,415.48, 24,623.22 and 7,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,415.48, 24,623.22 and 7,175 is: 10,762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,415.48 : 24,623.22 = 7,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,415.48/24,623.22 = 7,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,415.48x = 24,623.22 × 7,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,415.48x = 176,671,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,671,603.50/16,415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.50

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