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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.10, 24,571.65 and 7,015.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.10, 24,571.65 and 7,015.07 is: 10,522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.10 : 24,571.65 = 7,015.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.10/24,571.65 = 7,015.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.10x = 24,571.65 × 7,015.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.10x = 172,371,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,371,932.50/16,381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.61

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