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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.55, 24,387.63 and 7,499.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.55, 24,387.63 and 7,499.35 is: 11,245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.55 : 24,387.63 = 7,499.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.55/24,387.63 = 7,499.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.55x = 24,387.63 × 7,499.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.55x = 182,891,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,891,373.04/16,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.48

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