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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,216.38, 24,346.44 and 7,453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,216.38, 24,346.44 and 7,453.80 is: 11,190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,216.38 : 24,346.44 = 7,453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,216.38/24,346.44 = 7,453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,216.38x = 24,346.44 × 7,453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,216.38x = 181,473,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,473,494.47/16,216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,190.75

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