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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.72, 24,571.10 and 7,014.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.72, 24,571.10 and 7,014.69 is: 10,522.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.72 : 24,571.10 = 7,014.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.72/24,571.10 = 7,014.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.72x = 24,571.10 × 7,014.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.72x = 172,358,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,358,614.39/16,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.04

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