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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.22, 24,397.46 and 7,500.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.22, 24,397.46 and 7,500.12 is: 11,250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.22 : 24,397.46 = 7,500.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.22/24,397.46 = 7,500.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.22x = 24,397.46 × 7,500.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.22x = 182,983,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,983,877.70/16,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.01

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