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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,388.30, 24,561.95 and 7,017.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,388.30, 24,561.95 and 7,017.41 is: 10,517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388.30 : 24,561.95 = 7,017.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388.30/24,561.95 = 7,017.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388.30x = 24,561.95 × 7,017.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388.30x = 172,361,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,361,115.65/16,388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.33

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