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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.30, 24,381.06 and 7,492.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.30, 24,381.06 and 7,492.37 is: 11,240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.30 : 24,381.06 = 7,492.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.30/24,381.06 = 7,492.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.30x = 24,381.06 × 7,492.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.30x = 182,671,763.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,671,763.15/16,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,240.44

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