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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.08, 24,426.45 and 7,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.08, 24,426.45 and 7,513.44 is: 11,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.08 : 24,426.45 = 7,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.08/24,426.45 = 7,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.08x = 24,426.45 × 7,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.08x = 183,526,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,526,666.49/16,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,261.32

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