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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.23, 24,439.73 and 7,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.23, 24,439.73 and 7,523.28 is: 11,280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.23 : 24,439.73 = 7,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.23/24,439.73 = 7,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.23x = 24,439.73 × 7,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.23x = 183,866,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,866,894.30/16,299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,280.71

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