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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.24, 24,423.28 and 7,512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.24, 24,423.28 and 7,512.08 is: 11,272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.24 : 24,423.28 = 7,512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.24/24,423.28 = 7,512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.24x = 24,423.28 × 7,512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.24x = 183,469,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,469,633.22/16,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.24

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