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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.02, 24,541.99 and 7,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.02, 24,541.99 and 7,004.04 is: 10,497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.02 : 24,541.99 = 7,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.02/24,541.99 = 7,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.02x = 24,541.99 × 7,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.02x = 171,893,079.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,893,079.64/16,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.27

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