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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.85, 24,556.91 and 7,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.85, 24,556.91 and 7,009.30 is: 10,515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.85 : 24,556.91 = 7,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.85/24,556.91 = 7,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.85x = 24,556.91 × 7,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.85x = 172,126,749.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,126,749.26/16,368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,515.51

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