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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.08, 24,132.78 and 7,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.08, 24,132.78 and 7,333.56 is: 10,997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.08 : 24,132.78 = 7,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.08/24,132.78 = 7,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.08x = 24,132.78 × 7,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.08x = 176,979,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,979,190.10/16,093.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.22

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