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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.67, 24,545.95 and 7,006.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.67, 24,545.95 and 7,006.67 is: 10,501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.67 : 24,545.95 = 7,006.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.67/24,545.95 = 7,006.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.67x = 24,545.95 × 7,006.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.67x = 171,985,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,985,415.33/16,377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.22

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