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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.48, 24,552.72 and 7,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.48, 24,552.72 and 7,128 is: 10,692

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.48 : 24,552.72 = 7,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.48/24,552.72 = 7,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.48x = 24,552.72 × 7,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.48x = 175,011,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,011,788.16/16,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,692

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