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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.71, 24,493.08 and 7,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.71, 24,493.08 and 7,446.08 is: 11,174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.71 : 24,493.08 = 7,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.71/24,493.08 = 7,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.71x = 24,493.08 × 7,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.71x = 182,377,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,377,433.13/16,320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,174.60

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