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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.55, 24,203.34 and 7,248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.55, 24,203.34 and 7,248.66 is: 10,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.55 : 24,203.34 = 7,248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.55/24,203.34 = 7,248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.55x = 24,203.34 × 7,248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.55x = 175,441,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,441,691.76/16,133.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,874.34

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