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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.57, 24,405.54 and 7,505.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.57, 24,405.54 and 7,505.47 is: 11,258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.57 : 24,405.54 = 7,505.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.57/24,405.54 = 7,505.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.57x = 24,405.54 × 7,505.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.57x = 183,175,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,175,048.30/16,270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,258.06

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