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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,450.48, 24,675.72 and 7,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,450.48, 24,675.72 and 7,210 is: 10,815.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,450.48 : 24,675.72 = 7,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,450.48/24,675.72 = 7,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,450.48x = 24,675.72 × 7,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,450.48x = 177,911,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,911,941.20/16,450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,815.00

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