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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.38, 24,564.40 and 7,008.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.38, 24,564.40 and 7,008.46 is: 10,512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.38 : 24,564.40 = 7,008.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.38/24,564.40 = 7,008.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.38x = 24,564.40 × 7,008.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.38x = 172,158,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,158,535.89/16,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.61

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