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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.76, 24,425.87 and 7,533.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.76, 24,425.87 and 7,533.89 is: 11,287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.76 : 24,425.87 = 7,533.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.76/24,425.87 = 7,533.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.76x = 24,425.87 × 7,533.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.76x = 184,021,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,021,817.73/16,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,287.08

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