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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.13, 24,362.76 and 7,470.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.13, 24,362.76 and 7,470.89 is: 11,197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.13 : 24,362.76 = 7,470.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.13/24,362.76 = 7,470.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.13x = 24,362.76 × 7,470.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.13x = 182,011,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,011,500.06/16,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.86

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