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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.08, 24,411.21 and 7,510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.08, 24,411.21 and 7,510.50 is: 11,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.08 : 24,411.21 = 7,510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.08/24,411.21 = 7,510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.08x = 24,411.21 × 7,510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.08x = 183,340,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,340,392.71/16,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,266.48

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