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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.70, 24,371.85 and 7,490.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.70, 24,371.85 and 7,490.30 is: 11,232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.70 : 24,371.85 = 7,490.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.70/24,371.85 = 7,490.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.70x = 24,371.85 × 7,490.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.70x = 182,552,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,552,468.06/16,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,232.13

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