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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.22, 24,366.52 and 7,477.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.22, 24,366.52 and 7,477.31 is: 11,211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.22 : 24,366.52 = 7,477.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.22/24,366.52 = 7,477.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.22x = 24,366.52 × 7,477.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.22x = 182,196,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,196,093.92/16,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,211.92

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