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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,301.67, 24,452.55 and 7,067.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,301.67, 24,452.55 and 7,067.67 is: 10,601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,301.67 : 24,452.55 = 7,067.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,301.67/24,452.55 = 7,067.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,301.67x = 24,452.55 × 7,067.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,301.67x = 172,822,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,822,554.06/16,301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.52

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