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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.87, 24,369.48 and 7,475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.87, 24,369.48 and 7,475.35 is: 11,204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.87 : 24,369.48 = 7,475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.87/24,369.48 = 7,475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.87x = 24,369.48 × 7,475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.87x = 182,170,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,170,392.32/16,258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,204.37

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