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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.92, 24,462.36 and 7,542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.92, 24,462.36 and 7,542.96 is: 11,317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.92 : 24,462.36 = 7,542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.92/24,462.36 = 7,542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.92x = 24,462.36 × 7,542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.92x = 184,518,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,518,602.99/16,303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,317.44

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