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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.26, 24,551.36 and 7,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.26, 24,551.36 and 7,010.28 is: 10,506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.26 : 24,551.36 = 7,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.26/24,551.36 = 7,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.26x = 24,551.36 × 7,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.26x = 172,111,907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,111,907.98/16,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,506.63

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