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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.34, 24,705.45 and 7,110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.34, 24,705.45 and 7,110.87 is: 10,663.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.34 : 24,705.45 = 7,110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.34/24,705.45 = 7,110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.34x = 24,705.45 × 7,110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.34x = 175,677,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,677,243.24/16,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.04

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