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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.52, 24,727.18 and 7,122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.52, 24,727.18 and 7,122.62 is: 10,689.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.52 : 24,727.18 = 7,122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.52/24,727.18 = 7,122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.52x = 24,727.18 × 7,122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.52x = 176,122,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,122,306.81/16,475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,689.94

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