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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.18, 24,543.73 and 7,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.18, 24,543.73 and 7,005.20 is: 10,499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.18 : 24,543.73 = 7,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.18/24,543.73 = 7,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.18x = 24,543.73 × 7,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.18x = 171,933,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,933,597.16/16,376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.00

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