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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.75, 24,377.04 and 7,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.75, 24,377.04 and 7,385.84 is: 11,070.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.75 : 24,377.04 = 7,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.75/24,377.04 = 7,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.75x = 24,377.04 × 7,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.75x = 180,044,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,044,978.06/16,263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.32

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