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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.44, 24,357.48 and 7,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.44, 24,357.48 and 7,475.76 is: 11,210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.44 : 24,357.48 = 7,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.44/24,357.48 = 7,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.44x = 24,357.48 × 7,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.44x = 182,090,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,090,674.68/16,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,210.11

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