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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.58, 24,466.41 and 7,540.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.58, 24,466.41 and 7,540.11 is: 11,308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.58 : 24,466.41 = 7,540.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.58/24,466.41 = 7,540.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.58x = 24,466.41 × 7,540.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.58x = 184,479,422.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,479,422.71/16,313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,308.33

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