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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.13, 24,375.91 and 7,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.13, 24,375.91 and 7,010.13 is: 10,519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.13 : 24,375.91 = 7,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.13/24,375.91 = 7,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.13x = 24,375.91 × 7,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.13x = 170,878,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,878,158.56/16,244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,519.38

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