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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.45, 24,544.11 and 7,005.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.45, 24,544.11 and 7,005.45 is: 10,499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.45 : 24,544.11 = 7,005.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.45/24,544.11 = 7,005.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.45x = 24,544.11 × 7,005.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.45x = 171,942,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,942,535.40/16,376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.38

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