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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.08, 16,924.68 and 7,550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.08, 16,924.68 and 7,550.48 is: 10,419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.08 : 16,924.68 = 7,550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.08/16,924.68 = 7,550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.08x = 16,924.68 × 7,550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.08x = 127,789,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,789,457.85/12,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.82

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