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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.68, 24,593.34 and 7,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.68, 24,593.34 and 7,511.08 is: 11,265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.68 : 24,593.34 = 7,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.68/24,593.34 = 7,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.68x = 24,593.34 × 7,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.68x = 184,722,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,722,544.21/16,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,265.16

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