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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.01, 24,544.96 and 7,006.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.01, 24,544.96 and 7,006.01 is: 10,500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.01 : 24,544.96 = 7,006.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.01/24,544.96 = 7,006.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.01x = 24,544.96 × 7,006.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.01x = 171,962,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,962,094.97/16,377.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.21

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