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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.21, 24,540.77 and 7,003.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.21, 24,540.77 and 7,003.23 is: 10,496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.21 : 24,540.77 = 7,003.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.21/24,540.77 = 7,003.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.21x = 24,540.77 × 7,003.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.21x = 171,864,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,864,595.30/16,374.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.06

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