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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.89, 24,411.06 and 7,502.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.89, 24,411.06 and 7,502.81 is: 11,258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.89 : 24,411.06 = 7,502.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.89/24,411.06 = 7,502.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.89x = 24,411.06 × 7,502.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.89x = 183,151,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,151,545.08/16,267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,258.47

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