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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.96, 24,684.23 and 7,112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.96, 24,684.23 and 7,112.38 is: 10,660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.96 : 24,684.23 = 7,112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.96/24,684.23 = 7,112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.96x = 24,684.23 × 7,112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.96x = 175,563,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,563,526.49/16,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,660.92

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