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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.09, 24,543.59 and 7,005.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.09, 24,543.59 and 7,005.11 is: 10,498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.09 : 24,543.59 = 7,005.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.09/24,543.59 = 7,005.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.09x = 24,543.59 × 7,005.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.09x = 171,930,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,930,390.00/16,376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.87

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