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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.08, 24,539.36 and 7,601.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.08, 24,539.36 and 7,601.85 is: 11,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.08 : 24,539.36 = 7,601.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.08/24,539.36 = 7,601.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.08x = 24,539.36 × 7,601.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.08x = 186,544,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,544,495.81/16,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.85

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