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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,271.13, 94,907.60 and 16,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,271.13, 94,907.60 and 16,524 is: 24,786.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,271.13 : 94,907.60 = 16,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,271.13/94,907.60 = 16,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,271.13x = 94,907.60 × 16,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,271.13x = 1,568,253,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,253,161.75/63,271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.24

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