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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,300.38, 24,466.77 and 7,537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,300.38, 24,466.77 and 7,537.26 is: 11,313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,300.38 : 24,466.77 = 7,537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,300.38/24,466.77 = 7,537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,300.38x = 24,466.77 × 7,537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,300.38x = 184,412,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,412,406.85/16,300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,313.38

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