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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.95, 24,395.58 and 7,498.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.95, 24,395.58 and 7,498.89 is: 11,248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.95 : 24,395.58 = 7,498.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.95/24,395.58 = 7,498.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.95x = 24,395.58 × 7,498.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.95x = 182,939,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,939,770.91/16,263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,248.18

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