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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,471.54, 24,701.55 and 7,109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,471.54, 24,701.55 and 7,109.02 is: 10,661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,471.54 : 24,701.55 = 7,109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,471.54/24,701.55 = 7,109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,471.54x = 24,701.55 × 7,109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,471.54x = 175,603,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,603,812.98/16,471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,661.04

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