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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.43, 24,382.56 and 7,389.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.43, 24,382.56 and 7,389.53 is: 11,075.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.43 : 24,382.56 = 7,389.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.43/24,382.56 = 7,389.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.43x = 24,382.56 × 7,389.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.43x = 180,175,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,175,658.60/16,267.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,075.85

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