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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.69, 24,414.54 and 7,391.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.69, 24,414.54 and 7,391.37 is: 11,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.69 : 24,414.54 = 7,391.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.69/24,414.54 = 7,391.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.69x = 24,414.54 × 7,391.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.69x = 180,456,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,456,898.52/16,269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,091.60

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