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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.42, 24,512.15 and 7,487.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.42, 24,512.15 and 7,487.23 is: 11,215.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.42 : 24,512.15 = 7,487.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.42/24,512.15 = 7,487.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.42x = 24,512.15 × 7,487.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.42x = 183,528,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,528,104.84/16,364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.07

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