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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.31, 24,537.90 and 7,001.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.31, 24,537.90 and 7,001.33 is: 10,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.31 : 24,537.90 = 7,001.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.31/24,537.90 = 7,001.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.31x = 24,537.90 × 7,001.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.31x = 171,797,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,797,812.72/16,372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.20

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