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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.68, 24,375.28 and 7,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.68, 24,375.28 and 7,016.48 is: 10,523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.68 : 24,375.28 = 7,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.68/24,375.28 = 7,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.68x = 24,375.28 × 7,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.68x = 171,028,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,028,664.61/16,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.75

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