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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.74, 24,563.63 and 7,009.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.74, 24,563.63 and 7,009.69 is: 10,514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.74 : 24,563.63 = 7,009.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.74/24,563.63 = 7,009.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.74x = 24,563.63 × 7,009.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.74x = 172,183,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,183,414.03/16,375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.54

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