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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.58, 24,424.20 and 7,511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.58, 24,424.20 and 7,511.94 is: 11,259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.58 : 24,424.20 = 7,511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.58/24,424.20 = 7,511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.58x = 24,424.20 × 7,511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.58x = 183,473,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,473,124.95/16,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,259.07

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