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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.67, 24,146.02 and 7,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.67, 24,146.02 and 7,333.80 is: 10,996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.67 : 24,146.02 = 7,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.67/24,146.02 = 7,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.67x = 24,146.02 × 7,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.67x = 177,082,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,082,081.48/16,103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.38

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