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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.39, 24,854.97 and 7,210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.39, 24,854.97 and 7,210.41 is: 10,815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.39 : 24,854.97 = 7,210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.39/24,854.97 = 7,210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.39x = 24,854.97 × 7,210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.39x = 179,214,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,214,524.24/16,570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,815.35

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