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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.13, 24,555.02 and 7,002.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.13, 24,555.02 and 7,002.21 is: 10,503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.13 : 24,555.02 = 7,002.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.13/24,555.02 = 7,002.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.13x = 24,555.02 × 7,002.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.13x = 171,939,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,939,406.59/16,370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,503.24

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