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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.53, 24,352.61 and 7,463.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.53, 24,352.61 and 7,463.99 is: 11,187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.53 : 24,352.61 = 7,463.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.53/24,352.61 = 7,463.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.53x = 24,352.61 × 7,463.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.53x = 181,767,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,767,478.43/16,247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,187.39

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