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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201, 24,303 and 7,434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201, 24,303 and 7,434.64 is: 11,152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201 : 24,303 = 7,434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201/24,303 = 7,434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201x = 24,303 × 7,434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201x = 180,684,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,684,055.92/16,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.65

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