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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.88, 24,475.02 and 7,542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.88, 24,475.02 and 7,542.76 is: 11,321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.88 : 24,475.02 = 7,542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.88/24,475.02 = 7,542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.88x = 24,475.02 × 7,542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.88x = 184,609,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,609,201.86/16,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.63

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