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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.94, 24,377.38 and 7,476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.94, 24,377.38 and 7,476.26 is: 11,216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.94 : 24,377.38 = 7,476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.94/24,377.38 = 7,476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.94x = 24,377.38 × 7,476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.94x = 182,251,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,251,631.00/16,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,216.91

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