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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.39, 24,408.81 and 7,501.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.39, 24,408.81 and 7,501.31 is: 11,256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.39 : 24,408.81 = 7,501.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.39/24,408.81 = 7,501.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.39x = 24,408.81 × 7,501.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.39x = 183,097,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,097,928.50/16,266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,256.21

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