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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.46, 24,372.02 and 7,476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.46, 24,372.02 and 7,476.94 is: 11,213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.46 : 24,372.02 = 7,476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.46/24,372.02 = 7,476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.46x = 24,372.02 × 7,476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.46x = 182,228,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,228,131.22/16,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,213.72

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