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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.89, 24,485.39 and 7,561.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.89, 24,485.39 and 7,561.02 is: 11,336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.89 : 24,485.39 = 7,561.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.89/24,485.39 = 7,561.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.89x = 24,485.39 × 7,561.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.89x = 185,134,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,134,363.27/16,330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,336.46

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