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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,196.76, 24,292.50 and 4,507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,196.76, 24,292.50 and 4,507.32 is: 6,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,196.76 : 24,292.50 = 4,507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,196.76/24,292.50 = 4,507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,196.76x = 24,292.50 × 4,507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,196.76x = 109,494,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,494,071.10/16,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,760.25

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