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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.52, 24,541.24 and 7,003.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.52, 24,541.24 and 7,003.54 is: 10,496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.52 : 24,541.24 = 7,003.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.52/24,541.24 = 7,003.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.52x = 24,541.24 × 7,003.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.52x = 171,875,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,875,555.99/16,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.52

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