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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.61, 24,453.09 and 7,291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.61, 24,453.09 and 7,291.32 is: 10,939.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.61 : 24,453.09 = 7,291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.61/24,453.09 = 7,291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.61x = 24,453.09 × 7,291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.61x = 178,295,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,295,304.18/16,298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.30

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