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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.95, 24,366.78 and 7,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.95, 24,366.78 and 7,473.44 is: 11,208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.95 : 24,366.78 = 7,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.95/24,366.78 = 7,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.95x = 24,366.78 × 7,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.95x = 182,103,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,103,668.32/16,246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,208.48

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