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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.44, 24,348.48 and 7,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.44, 24,348.48 and 7,469.76 is: 11,201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.44 : 24,348.48 = 7,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.44/24,348.48 = 7,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.44x = 24,348.48 × 7,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.44x = 181,877,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,877,301.96/16,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,201.11

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