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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.66, 24,286.39 and 7,308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.66, 24,286.39 and 7,308.58 is: 10,954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.66 : 24,286.39 = 7,308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.66/24,286.39 = 7,308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.66x = 24,286.39 × 7,308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.66x = 177,498,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,498,990.78/16,203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.25

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