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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.80, 24,410.40 and 7,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.80, 24,410.40 and 7,511.20 is: 11,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.80 : 24,410.40 = 7,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.80/24,410.40 = 7,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.80x = 24,410.40 × 7,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.80x = 183,351,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,351,396.48/16,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,261.82

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