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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.98, 24,536.12 and 7,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.98, 24,536.12 and 7,356.44 is: 11,030.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.98 : 24,536.12 = 7,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.98/24,536.12 = 7,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.98x = 24,536.12 × 7,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.98x = 180,498,335.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,498,335.15/16,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.22

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