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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.81, 24,424.49 and 7,397.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.81, 24,424.49 and 7,397.39 is: 11,094.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.81 : 24,424.49 = 7,397.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.81/24,424.49 = 7,397.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.81x = 24,424.49 × 7,397.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.81x = 180,677,318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,677,318.97/16,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,094.84

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