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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,234.60, 24,351.90 and 7,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,234.60, 24,351.90 and 7,486.60 is: 11,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,234.60 : 24,351.90 = 7,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,234.60/24,351.90 = 7,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,234.60x = 24,351.90 × 7,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,234.60x = 182,312,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,312,934.54/16,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,229.90

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