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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.34, 24,465.66 and 7,546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.34, 24,465.66 and 7,546.24 is: 11,318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.34 : 24,465.66 = 7,546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.34/24,465.66 = 7,546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.34x = 24,465.66 × 7,546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.34x = 184,623,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,623,742.12/16,311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,318.74

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