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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.62, 24,699.54 and 7,107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.62, 24,699.54 and 7,107.32 is: 10,662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.62 : 24,699.54 = 7,107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.62/24,699.54 = 7,107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.62x = 24,699.54 × 7,107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.62x = 175,547,534.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,547,534.63/16,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,662.11

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