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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.67, 24,147.52 and 7,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.67, 24,147.52 and 7,334.80 is: 10,997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.67 : 24,147.52 = 7,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.67/24,147.52 = 7,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.67x = 24,147.52 × 7,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.67x = 177,117,229.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,117,229.70/16,104.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.88

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