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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.93, 24,385.04 and 7,491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.93, 24,385.04 and 7,491.84 is: 11,237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.93 : 24,385.04 = 7,491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.93/24,385.04 = 7,491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.93x = 24,385.04 × 7,491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.93x = 182,688,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,688,896.57/16,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,237.60

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