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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.17, 24,539.21 and 7,002.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.17, 24,539.21 and 7,002.17 is: 10,494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.17 : 24,539.21 = 7,002.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.17/24,539.21 = 7,002.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.17x = 24,539.21 × 7,002.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.17x = 171,827,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,827,608.39/16,373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.46

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