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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.36, 24,407.20 and 7,507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.36, 24,407.20 and 7,507.54 is: 11,260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.36 : 24,407.20 = 7,507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.36/24,407.20 = 7,507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.36x = 24,407.20 × 7,507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.36x = 183,238,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,238,030.29/16,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,260.00

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