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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.46, 24,368.25 and 7,481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.46, 24,368.25 and 7,481.98 is: 11,216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.46 : 24,368.25 = 7,481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.46/24,368.25 = 7,481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.46x = 24,368.25 × 7,481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.46x = 182,322,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,322,759.14/16,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,216.78

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