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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.48, 24,538.37 and 7,357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.48, 24,538.37 and 7,357.94 is: 11,032.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.48 : 24,538.37 = 7,357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.48/24,538.37 = 7,357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.48x = 24,538.37 × 7,357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.48x = 180,551,694.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,551,694.68/16,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.47

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