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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,300.80, 24,459.44 and 7,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,300.80, 24,459.44 and 7,542 is: 11,316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,300.80 : 24,459.44 = 7,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,300.80/24,459.44 = 7,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,300.80x = 24,459.44 × 7,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,300.80x = 184,473,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,473,058.77/16,300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,316.81

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