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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.56, 24,757.32 and 6,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.56, 24,757.32 and 6,121.52 is: 9,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.56 : 24,757.32 = 6,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.56/24,757.32 = 6,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.56x = 24,757.32 × 6,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.56x = 151,552,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,552,429.53/16,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.01

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