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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.22, 24,394.46 and 7,498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.22, 24,394.46 and 7,498.12 is: 11,247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.22 : 24,394.46 = 7,498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.22/24,394.46 = 7,498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.22x = 24,394.46 × 7,498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.22x = 182,912,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,912,588.42/16,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,247.01

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