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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.88, 24,455.52 and 7,529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.88, 24,455.52 and 7,529.76 is: 11,302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.88 : 24,455.52 = 7,529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.88/24,455.52 = 7,529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.88x = 24,455.52 × 7,529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.88x = 184,144,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,144,196.28/16,292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,302.13

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