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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.76, 24,543.08 and 7,004.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.76, 24,543.08 and 7,004.76 is: 10,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.76 : 24,543.08 = 7,004.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.76/24,543.08 = 7,004.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.76x = 24,543.08 × 7,004.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.76x = 171,918,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,918,385.06/16,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.35

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