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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.46, 24,369.02 and 7,474.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.46, 24,369.02 and 7,474.94 is: 11,210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.46 : 24,369.02 = 7,474.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.46/24,369.02 = 7,474.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.46x = 24,369.02 × 7,474.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.46x = 182,156,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,156,962.36/16,248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,210.72

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