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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.05, 24,574.59 and 7,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.05, 24,574.59 and 7,503.84 is: 11,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.05 : 24,574.59 = 7,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.05/24,574.59 = 7,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.05x = 24,574.59 × 7,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.05x = 184,403,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,403,791.43/16,393.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,248.90

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