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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.68, 24,573.90 and 7,612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.68, 24,573.90 and 7,612.72 is: 11,419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.68 : 24,573.90 = 7,612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.68/24,573.90 = 7,612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.68x = 24,573.90 × 7,612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.68x = 187,074,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,074,220.01/16,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,419.02

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