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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.83, 24,073.26 and 7,282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.83, 24,073.26 and 7,282.36 is: 10,924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.83 : 24,073.26 = 7,282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.83/24,073.26 = 7,282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.83x = 24,073.26 × 7,282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.83x = 175,310,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,310,145.69/16,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,924.91

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