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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.26, 24,548.33 and 7,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.26, 24,548.33 and 7,008.26 is: 10,503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.26 : 24,548.33 = 7,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.26/24,548.33 = 7,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.26x = 24,548.33 × 7,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.26x = 172,040,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,040,973.98/16,379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,503.59

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