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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.88, 24,411.36 and 7,509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.88, 24,411.36 and 7,509.84 is: 11,268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.88 : 24,411.36 = 7,509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.88/24,411.36 = 7,509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.88x = 24,411.36 × 7,509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.88x = 183,325,407.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,325,407.78/16,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,268.47

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