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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.21, 24,479.35 and 7,548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.21, 24,479.35 and 7,548.74 is: 11,321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.21 : 24,479.35 = 7,548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.21/24,479.35 = 7,548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.21x = 24,479.35 × 7,548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.21x = 184,788,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,788,107.25/16,322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.27

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