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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.31, 24,085.49 and 7,505.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.31, 24,085.49 and 7,505.29 is: 11,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.31 : 24,085.49 = 7,505.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.31/24,085.49 = 7,505.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.31x = 24,085.49 × 7,505.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.31x = 180,768,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,768,485.58/16,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,253.50

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