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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.89, 24,409.56 and 7,501.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.89, 24,409.56 and 7,501.81 is: 11,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.89 : 24,409.56 = 7,501.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.89/24,409.56 = 7,501.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.89x = 24,409.56 × 7,501.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.89x = 183,115,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,115,759.26/16,266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,256.96

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