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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.03, 24,697.58 and 7,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.03, 24,697.58 and 7,105.62 is: 10,655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.03 : 24,697.58 = 7,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.03/24,697.58 = 7,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.03x = 24,697.58 × 7,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.03x = 175,491,582.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,491,582.87/16,470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.21

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