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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.04, 24,445.57 and 7,530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.04, 24,445.57 and 7,530.82 is: 11,296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.04 : 24,445.57 = 7,530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.04/24,445.57 = 7,530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.04x = 24,445.57 × 7,530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.04x = 184,095,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,095,107.53/16,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,296.23

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