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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.83, 24,103.25 and 7,297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.83, 24,103.25 and 7,297.59 is: 10,946.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.83 : 24,103.25 = 7,297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.83/24,103.25 = 7,297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.83x = 24,103.25 × 7,297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.83x = 175,895,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,895,696.91/16,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.39

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