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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.72, 24,479.36 and 7,569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.72, 24,479.36 and 7,569.92 is: 11,348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.72 : 24,479.36 = 7,569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.72/24,479.36 = 7,569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.72x = 24,479.36 × 7,569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.72x = 185,306,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,306,796.85/16,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,348.52

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