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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.78, 24,683.94 and 7,112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.78, 24,683.94 and 7,112.19 is: 10,660.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.78 : 24,683.94 = 7,112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.78/24,683.94 = 7,112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.78x = 24,683.94 × 7,112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.78x = 175,556,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,556,871.23/16,467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,660.63

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