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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.88, 24,710.10 and 7,582.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.88, 24,710.10 and 7,582.67 is: 11,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.88 : 24,710.10 = 7,582.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.88/24,710.10 = 7,582.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.88x = 24,710.10 × 7,582.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.88x = 187,368,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,368,533.97/16,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.29

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