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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.93, 24,386.54 and 7,492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.93, 24,386.54 and 7,492.84 is: 11,239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.93 : 24,386.54 = 7,492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.93/24,386.54 = 7,492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.93x = 24,386.54 × 7,492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.93x = 182,724,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,724,442.37/16,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,239.10

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