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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.27, 24,680.19 and 7,109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.27, 24,680.19 and 7,109.70 is: 10,656.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.27 : 24,680.19 = 7,109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.27/24,680.19 = 7,109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.27x = 24,680.19 × 7,109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.27x = 175,468,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,468,623.44/16,465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.89

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