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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.34, 24,307.16 and 7,437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.34, 24,307.16 and 7,437.68 is: 11,152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.34 : 24,307.16 = 7,437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.34/24,307.16 = 7,437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.34x = 24,307.16 × 7,437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.34x = 180,788,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,788,877.79/16,210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.69

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