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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.88, 24,370.98 and 7,476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.88, 24,370.98 and 7,476.36 is: 11,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.88 : 24,370.98 = 7,476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.88/24,370.98 = 7,476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.88x = 24,370.98 × 7,476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.88x = 182,206,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,206,220.03/16,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,205.88

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