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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,123.30, 24,176.85 and 7,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,123.30, 24,176.85 and 7,348.30 is: 11,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,123.30 : 24,176.85 = 7,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,123.30/24,176.85 = 7,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,123.30x = 24,176.85 × 7,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,123.30x = 177,658,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,658,746.86/16,123.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.76

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