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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.44, 24,303.48 and 7,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.44, 24,303.48 and 7,439.76 is: 11,156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.44 : 24,303.48 = 7,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.44/24,303.48 = 7,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.44x = 24,303.48 × 7,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.44x = 180,812,058.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,812,058.36/16,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,156.11

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