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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.57, 24,407.47 and 7,507.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.57, 24,407.47 and 7,507.99 is: 11,262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.57 : 24,407.47 = 7,507.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.57/24,407.47 = 7,507.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.57x = 24,407.47 × 7,507.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.57x = 183,250,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,250,918.65/16,270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,262.73

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