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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.46, 24,370.52 and 7,475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.46, 24,370.52 and 7,475.94 is: 11,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.46 : 24,370.52 = 7,475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.46/24,370.52 = 7,475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.46x = 24,370.52 × 7,475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.46x = 182,192,545.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,192,545.29/16,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,212.22

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