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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.10, 24,382.95 and 7,485.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.10, 24,382.95 and 7,485.70 is: 11,221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.10 : 24,382.95 = 7,485.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.10/24,382.95 = 7,485.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.10x = 24,382.95 × 7,485.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.10x = 182,523,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,523,448.82/16,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,221.09

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