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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.54, 24,456.60 and 7,529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.54, 24,456.60 and 7,529.76 is: 11,298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.54 : 24,456.60 = 7,529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.54/24,456.60 = 7,529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.54x = 24,456.60 × 7,529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.54x = 184,152,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,152,328.42/16,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,298.01

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