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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.22, 24,529.94 and 7,471.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.22, 24,529.94 and 7,471.34 is: 11,209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.22 : 24,529.94 = 7,471.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.22/24,529.94 = 7,471.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.22x = 24,529.94 × 7,471.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.22x = 183,271,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,271,481.92/16,350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.12

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