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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.70, 24,114.90 and 7,635.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.70, 24,114.90 and 7,635.25 is: 11,458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.70 : 24,114.90 = 7,635.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.70/24,114.90 = 7,635.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.70x = 24,114.90 × 7,635.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.70x = 184,123,290.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,123,290.23/16,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,458.51

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