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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.92, 24,215.10 and 7,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.92, 24,215.10 and 7,383.34 is: 11,073.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.92 : 24,215.10 = 7,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.92/24,215.10 = 7,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.92x = 24,215.10 × 7,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.92x = 178,788,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,788,316.43/16,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,073.28

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