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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,385.36, 24,557.51 and 7,014.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,385.36, 24,557.51 and 7,014.33 is: 10,512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,385.36 : 24,557.51 = 7,014.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,385.36/24,557.51 = 7,014.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,385.36x = 24,557.51 × 7,014.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,385.36x = 172,254,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,254,496.65/16,385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.71

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