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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.59, 24,518.92 and 7,461.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.59, 24,518.92 and 7,461.11 is: 11,194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.59 : 24,518.92 = 7,461.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.59/24,518.92 = 7,461.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.59x = 24,518.92 × 7,461.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.59x = 182,938,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,938,310.99/16,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,194.65

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