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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.21, 24,423.35 and 7,396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.21, 24,423.35 and 7,396.16 is: 11,095.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.21 : 24,423.35 = 7,396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.21/24,423.35 = 7,396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.21x = 24,423.35 × 7,396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.21x = 180,638,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,638,845.24/16,280.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.61

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