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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.72, 24,480.86 and 7,570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.72, 24,480.86 and 7,570.92 is: 11,350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.72 : 24,480.86 = 7,570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.72/24,480.86 = 7,570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.72x = 24,480.86 × 7,570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.72x = 185,342,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,342,632.59/16,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,350.02

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