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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.01, 24,753.02 and 7,730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.01, 24,753.02 and 7,730.52 is: 11,595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.01 : 24,753.02 = 7,730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.01/24,753.02 = 7,730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.01x = 24,753.02 × 7,730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.01x = 191,353,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,353,677.52/16,502.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.78

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