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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.69, 24,507.36 and 7,446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.69, 24,507.36 and 7,446.18 is: 11,160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.69 : 24,507.36 = 7,446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.69/24,507.36 = 7,446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.69x = 24,507.36 × 7,446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.69x = 182,486,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,486,213.88/16,350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.77

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