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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.84, 24,317.64 and 7,324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.84, 24,317.64 and 7,324.50 is: 10,990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.84 : 24,317.64 = 7,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.84/24,317.64 = 7,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.84x = 24,317.64 × 7,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.84x = 178,114,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,114,554.18/16,206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,990.09

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