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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.14, 24,391.32 and 7,496.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.14, 24,391.32 and 7,496.05 is: 11,243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.14 : 24,391.32 = 7,496.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.14/24,391.32 = 7,496.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.14x = 24,391.32 × 7,496.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.14x = 182,838,554.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,838,554.29/16,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,243.90

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