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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.25, 24,377.54 and 7,480.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.25, 24,377.54 and 7,480.73 is: 11,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.25 : 24,377.54 = 7,480.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.25/24,377.54 = 7,480.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.25x = 24,377.54 × 7,480.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.25x = 182,361,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,361,691.62/16,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,212.43

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