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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.04, 24,775.26 and 7,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.04, 24,775.26 and 7,150.60 is: 10,729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.04 : 24,775.26 = 7,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.04/24,775.26 = 7,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.04x = 24,775.26 × 7,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.04x = 177,157,974.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,157,974.16/16,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,729.02

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