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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.59, 24,792.44 and 7,750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.59, 24,792.44 and 7,750.28 is: 11,627.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.59 : 24,792.44 = 7,750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.59/24,792.44 = 7,750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.59x = 24,792.44 × 7,750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.59x = 192,148,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,148,189.17/16,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,627.31

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