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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.80, 24,356.70 and 7,489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.80, 24,356.70 and 7,489.80 is: 11,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.80 : 24,356.70 = 7,489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.80/24,356.70 = 7,489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.80x = 24,356.70 × 7,489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.80x = 182,426,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,426,811.66/16,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,234.70

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