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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.20, 24,545.24 and 7,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.20, 24,545.24 and 7,006.20 is: 10,500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.20 : 24,545.24 = 7,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.20/24,545.24 = 7,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.20x = 24,545.24 × 7,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.20x = 171,968,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,968,825.46/16,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.51

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