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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.64, 24,146.34 and 7,330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.64, 24,146.34 and 7,330.12 is: 10,991.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.64 : 24,146.34 = 7,330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.64/24,146.34 = 7,330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.64x = 24,146.34 × 7,330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.64x = 176,995,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,995,569.76/16,103.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.03

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