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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.66, 24,744.96 and 7,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.66, 24,744.96 and 7,010.88 is: 10,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.66 : 24,744.96 = 7,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.66/24,744.96 = 7,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.66x = 24,744.96 × 7,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.66x = 173,483,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,483,945.16/16,503.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,511.85

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