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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.06, 24,539.10 and 7,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.06, 24,539.10 and 7,009.32 is: 10,508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.06 : 24,539.10 = 7,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.06/24,539.10 = 7,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.06x = 24,539.10 × 7,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.06x = 172,002,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,002,404.41/16,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.42

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