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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.88, 24,464.52 and 7,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.88, 24,464.52 and 7,535.76 is: 11,311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.88 : 24,464.52 = 7,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.88/24,464.52 = 7,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.88x = 24,464.52 × 7,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.88x = 184,358,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,358,751.24/16,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,311.13

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