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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.84, 24,541.36 and 7,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.84, 24,541.36 and 7,005.52 is: 10,505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.84 : 24,541.36 = 7,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.84/24,541.36 = 7,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.84x = 24,541.36 × 7,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.84x = 171,924,988.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,924,988.31/16,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.75

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