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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.59, 24,386.67 and 7,490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.59, 24,386.67 and 7,490.88 is: 11,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.59 : 24,386.67 = 7,490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.59/24,386.67 = 7,490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.59x = 24,386.67 × 7,490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.59x = 182,677,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,677,618.57/16,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,232.31

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