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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.57, 24,484.68 and 7,430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.57, 24,484.68 and 7,430.32 is: 11,144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.57 : 24,484.68 = 7,430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.57/24,484.68 = 7,430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.57x = 24,484.68 × 7,430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.57x = 181,928,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,928,900.38/16,324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,144.48

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