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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.02, 24,323.19 and 7,453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.02, 24,323.19 and 7,453.15 is: 11,174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.02 : 24,323.19 = 7,453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.02/24,323.19 = 7,453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.02x = 24,323.19 × 7,453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.02x = 181,284,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,284,383.55/16,223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,174.52

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