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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.68, 24,548.52 and 7,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.68, 24,548.52 and 7,131.68 is: 10,697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.68 : 24,548.52 = 7,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.68/24,548.52 = 7,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.68x = 24,548.52 × 7,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.68x = 175,072,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,072,189.11/16,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,697.52

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