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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.44, 24,364.98 and 7,480.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.44, 24,364.98 and 7,480.76 is: 11,217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.44 : 24,364.98 = 7,480.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.44/24,364.98 = 7,480.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.44x = 24,364.98 × 7,480.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.44x = 182,268,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,268,567.78/16,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,217.60

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