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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.92, 24,720.36 and 7,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.92, 24,720.36 and 7,235.44 is: 10,856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.92 : 24,720.36 = 7,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.92/24,720.36 = 7,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.92x = 24,720.36 × 7,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.92x = 178,862,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,862,592.62/16,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.00

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