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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.28, 24,519.84 and 7,462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.28, 24,519.84 and 7,462.48 is: 11,187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.28 : 24,519.84 = 7,462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.28/24,519.84 = 7,462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.28x = 24,519.84 × 7,462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.28x = 182,978,815.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,978,815.60/16,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,187.07

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