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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.44, 24,363.48 and 7,479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.44, 24,363.48 and 7,479.76 is: 11,216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.44 : 24,363.48 = 7,479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.44/24,363.48 = 7,479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.44x = 24,363.48 × 7,479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.44x = 182,232,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,232,983.16/16,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,216.10

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