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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.49, 24,570.62 and 7,017.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.49, 24,570.62 and 7,017.97 is: 10,530.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.49 : 24,570.62 = 7,017.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.49/24,570.62 = 7,017.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.49x = 24,570.62 × 7,017.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.49x = 172,435,874.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,435,874.04/16,375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,530.12

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