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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.70, 24,415.20 and 7,512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.70, 24,415.20 and 7,512.60 is: 11,255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.70 : 24,415.20 = 7,512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.70/24,415.20 = 7,512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.70x = 24,415.20 × 7,512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.70x = 183,421,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,421,631.52/16,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,255.83

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