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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.48, 24,662.70 and 7,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.48, 24,662.70 and 7,197 is: 10,798.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.48 : 24,662.70 = 7,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.48/24,662.70 = 7,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.48x = 24,662.70 × 7,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.48x = 177,497,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,497,451.90/16,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,798.34

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