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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.52, 24,554.34 and 7,007.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.52, 24,554.34 and 7,007.64 is: 10,510.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.52 : 24,554.34 = 7,007.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.52/24,554.34 = 7,007.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.52x = 24,554.34 × 7,007.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.52x = 172,067,975.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,067,975.16/16,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.84

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