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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.13, 24,358.26 and 7,467.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.13, 24,358.26 and 7,467.89 is: 11,193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.13 : 24,358.26 = 7,467.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.13/24,358.26 = 7,467.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.13x = 24,358.26 × 7,467.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.13x = 181,904,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,904,806.27/16,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,193.37

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