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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.08, 24,370.07 and 7,479.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.08, 24,370.07 and 7,479.54 is: 11,213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.08 : 24,370.07 = 7,479.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.08/24,370.07 = 7,479.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.08x = 24,370.07 × 7,479.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.08x = 182,276,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,276,875.97/16,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,213.53

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