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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.46, 24,553.53 and 7,010.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.46, 24,553.53 and 7,010.01 is: 10,512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.46 : 24,553.53 = 7,010.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.46/24,553.53 = 7,010.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.46x = 24,553.53 × 7,010.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.46x = 172,120,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,120,490.84/16,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.80

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