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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.48, 24,536.86 and 7,356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.48, 24,536.86 and 7,356.94 is: 11,030.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.48 : 24,536.86 = 7,356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.48/24,536.86 = 7,356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.48x = 24,536.86 × 7,356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.48x = 180,516,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,516,206.81/16,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.98

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