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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,291.60, 24,421.20 and 7,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,291.60, 24,421.20 and 7,511.20 is: 11,259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,291.60 : 24,421.20 = 7,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,291.60/24,421.20 = 7,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,291.60x = 24,421.20 × 7,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,291.60x = 183,432,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,432,517.44/16,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,259.33

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