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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.13, 24,385.46 and 7,492.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.13, 24,385.46 and 7,492.77 is: 11,237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.13 : 24,385.46 = 7,492.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.13/24,385.46 = 7,492.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.13x = 24,385.46 × 7,492.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.13x = 182,714,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,714,605.66/16,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,237.66

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