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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.76, 24,541.58 and 7,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.76, 24,541.58 and 7,003.76 is: 10,496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.76 : 24,541.58 = 7,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.76/24,541.58 = 7,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.76x = 24,541.58 × 7,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.76x = 171,883,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,883,369.19/16,374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.85

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