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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.88, 24,381.48 and 7,483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.88, 24,381.48 and 7,483.36 is: 11,216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.88 : 24,381.48 = 7,483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.88/24,381.48 = 7,483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.88x = 24,381.48 × 7,483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.88x = 182,455,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,455,392.17/16,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,216.37

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