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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.70, 24,359.70 and 7,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.70, 24,359.70 and 7,475.60 is: 11,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.70 : 24,359.70 = 7,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.70/24,359.70 = 7,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.70x = 24,359.70 × 7,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.70x = 182,103,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,103,373.32/16,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.36

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