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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.87, 24,381.48 and 7,483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.87, 24,381.48 and 7,483.35 is: 11,216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.87 : 24,381.48 = 7,483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.87/24,381.48 = 7,483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.87x = 24,381.48 × 7,483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.87x = 182,455,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,455,148.36/16,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,216.36

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