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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.24, 24,545.84 and 7,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.24, 24,545.84 and 7,012.72 is: 10,516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.24 : 24,545.84 = 7,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.24/24,545.84 = 7,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.24x = 24,545.84 × 7,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.24x = 172,133,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,133,103.08/16,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.29

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