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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.54, 24,410.10 and 7,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.54, 24,410.10 and 7,498.76 is: 11,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.54 : 24,410.10 = 7,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.54/24,410.10 = 7,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.54x = 24,410.10 × 7,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.54x = 183,045,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,045,481.48/16,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,251.50

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