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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.90, 24,363.50 and 7,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.90, 24,363.50 and 7,005.86 is: 10,507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.90 : 24,363.50 = 7,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.90/24,363.50 = 7,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.90x = 24,363.50 × 7,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.90x = 170,687,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,687,270.11/16,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.13

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