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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.42, 24,510.65 and 7,486.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.42, 24,510.65 and 7,486.23 is: 11,213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.42 : 24,510.65 = 7,486.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.42/24,510.65 = 7,486.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.42x = 24,510.65 × 7,486.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.42x = 183,492,363.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,492,363.35/16,363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,213.57

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