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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.54, 24,719.29 and 7,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.54, 24,719.29 and 7,120.14 is: 10,676.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.54 : 24,719.29 = 7,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.54/24,719.29 = 7,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.54x = 24,719.29 × 7,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.54x = 176,004,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,004,805.50/16,484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,676.96

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