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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.68, 24,348.45 and 7,366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.68, 24,348.45 and 7,366.78 is: 11,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.68 : 24,348.45 = 7,366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.68/24,348.45 = 7,366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.68x = 24,348.45 × 7,366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.68x = 179,369,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,369,674.49/16,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.75

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