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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.43, 24,381.06 and 7,388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.43, 24,381.06 and 7,388.53 is: 11,074.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.43 : 24,381.06 = 7,388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.43/24,381.06 = 7,388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.43x = 24,381.06 × 7,388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.43x = 180,140,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,140,193.24/16,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,074.35

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