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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.18, 24,364.98 and 7,478.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.18, 24,364.98 and 7,478.31 is: 11,214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.18 : 24,364.98 = 7,478.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.18/24,364.98 = 7,478.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.18x = 24,364.98 × 7,478.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.18x = 182,208,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,208,873.58/16,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,214.11

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