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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.74, 24,049.52 and 7,597.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.74, 24,049.52 and 7,597.26 is: 11,396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.74 : 24,049.52 = 7,597.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.74/24,049.52 = 7,597.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.74x = 24,049.52 × 7,597.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.74x = 182,710,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,710,418.33/16,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.09

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