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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.10, 24,573.15 and 7,016.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.10, 24,573.15 and 7,016.07 is: 10,524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.10 : 24,573.15 = 7,016.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.10/24,573.15 = 7,016.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.10x = 24,573.15 × 7,016.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.10x = 172,406,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,406,940.52/16,382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,524.11

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