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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.13, 24,377.41 and 7,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.13, 24,377.41 and 7,011.13 is: 10,520.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.13 : 24,377.41 = 7,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.13/24,377.41 = 7,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.13x = 24,377.41 × 7,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.13x = 170,913,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,913,190.57/16,245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.89

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