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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.28, 24,352.95 and 7,369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.28, 24,352.95 and 7,369.33 is: 11,043.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.28 : 24,352.95 = 7,369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.28/24,352.95 = 7,369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.28x = 24,352.95 × 7,369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.28x = 179,464,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,464,925.02/16,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.13

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