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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.59, 24,392.02 and 7,496.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.59, 24,392.02 and 7,496.49 is: 11,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.59 : 24,392.02 = 7,496.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.59/24,392.02 = 7,496.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.59x = 24,392.02 × 7,496.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.59x = 182,854,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,854,534.01/16,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,244.57

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