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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.60, 24,389.48 and 7,368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.60, 24,389.48 and 7,368.36 is: 11,055.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.60 : 24,389.48 = 7,368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.60/24,389.48 = 7,368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.60x = 24,389.48 × 7,368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.60x = 179,710,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,710,468.85/16,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.98

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