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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.98, 24,540.61 and 7,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.98, 24,540.61 and 7,359.44 is: 11,034.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.98 : 24,540.61 = 7,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.98/24,540.61 = 7,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.98x = 24,540.61 × 7,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.98x = 180,605,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,605,146.86/16,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.73

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