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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.48, 24,570.36 and 7,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.48, 24,570.36 and 7,012.80 is: 10,520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.48 : 24,570.36 = 7,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.48/24,570.36 = 7,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.48x = 24,570.36 × 7,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.48x = 172,307,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,307,020.61/16,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.97

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