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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.53, 24,158.30 and 7,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.53, 24,158.30 and 7,334.30 is: 11,001.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.53 : 24,158.30 = 7,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.53/24,158.30 = 7,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.53x = 24,158.30 × 7,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.53x = 177,184,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,184,148.78/16,105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,001.45

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