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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.70, 24,485.66 and 7,439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.70, 24,485.66 and 7,439.03 is: 11,157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.70 : 24,485.66 = 7,439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.70/24,485.66 = 7,439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.70x = 24,485.66 × 7,439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.70x = 182,149,559.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,149,559.31/16,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,157.23

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