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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.48, 24,573.36 and 7,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.48, 24,573.36 and 7,014.80 is: 10,523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.48 : 24,573.36 = 7,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.48/24,573.36 = 7,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.48x = 24,573.36 × 7,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.48x = 172,377,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,377,205.73/16,379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.97

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