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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.65, 24,536.93 and 7,000.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.65, 24,536.93 and 7,000.65 is: 10,492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.65 : 24,536.93 = 7,000.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.65/24,536.93 = 7,000.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.65x = 24,536.93 × 7,000.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.65x = 171,774,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,774,424.00/16,371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.19

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