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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.22, 24,349.70 and 7,913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.22, 24,349.70 and 7,913.75 is: 11,861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.22 : 24,349.70 = 7,913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.22/24,349.70 = 7,913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.22x = 24,349.70 × 7,913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.22x = 192,697,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,697,438.38/16,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.06

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