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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.90, 24,011.55 and 7,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.90, 24,011.55 and 7,233.30 is: 10,853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.90 : 24,011.55 = 7,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.90/24,011.55 = 7,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.90x = 24,011.55 × 7,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.90x = 173,682,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,682,744.62/16,002.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.20

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