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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.77, 24,679.44 and 7,109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.77, 24,679.44 and 7,109.19 is: 10,656.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.77 : 24,679.44 = 7,109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.77/24,679.44 = 7,109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.77x = 24,679.44 × 7,109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.77x = 175,450,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,450,902.46/16,464.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.14

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