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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.67, 24,539.96 and 7,002.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.67, 24,539.96 and 7,002.67 is: 10,495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.67 : 24,539.96 = 7,002.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.67/24,539.96 = 7,002.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.67x = 24,539.96 × 7,002.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.67x = 171,845,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,845,083.98/16,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.21

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