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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.58, 24,461.91 and 7,537.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.58, 24,461.91 and 7,537.11 is: 11,303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.58 : 24,461.91 = 7,537.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.58/24,461.91 = 7,537.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.58x = 24,461.91 × 7,537.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.58x = 184,372,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,372,106.48/16,310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,303.84

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