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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.33, 24,323.49 and 7,448.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.33, 24,323.49 and 7,448.63 is: 11,169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.33 : 24,323.49 = 7,448.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.33/24,323.49 = 7,448.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.33x = 24,323.49 × 7,448.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.33x = 181,176,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,176,555.70/16,221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.03

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