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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.27, 24,532.03 and 7,353.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.27, 24,532.03 and 7,353.73 is: 11,026.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.27 : 24,532.03 = 7,353.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.27/24,532.03 = 7,353.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.27x = 24,532.03 × 7,353.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.27x = 180,401,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,401,845.26/16,361.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.16

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