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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.55, 24,456.06 and 7,539.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.55, 24,456.06 and 7,539.75 is: 11,313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.55 : 24,456.06 = 7,539.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.55/24,456.06 = 7,539.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.55x = 24,456.06 × 7,539.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.55x = 184,392,578.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,392,578.39/16,298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,313.43

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