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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.68, 24,377.57 and 7,249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.68, 24,377.57 and 7,249.95 is: 10,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.68 : 24,377.57 = 7,249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.68/24,377.57 = 7,249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.68x = 24,377.57 × 7,249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.68x = 176,736,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,736,127.37/16,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.60

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