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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.67, 24,227.83 and 7,383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.67, 24,227.83 and 7,383.23 is: 11,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.67 : 24,227.83 = 7,383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.67/24,227.83 = 7,383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.67x = 24,227.83 × 7,383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.67x = 178,879,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,879,777.28/16,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,075.68

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