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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.68, 24,376.78 and 7,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.68, 24,376.78 and 7,017.48 is: 10,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.68 : 24,376.78 = 7,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.68/24,376.78 = 7,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.68x = 24,376.78 × 7,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.68x = 171,063,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,063,566.11/16,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.25

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