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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.34, 24,230.44 and 7,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.34, 24,230.44 and 7,273.16 is: 10,900.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.34 : 24,230.44 = 7,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.34/24,230.44 = 7,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.34x = 24,230.44 × 7,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.34x = 176,231,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,231,709.47/16,167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.48

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