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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.14, 24,328.77 and 7,900.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.14, 24,328.77 and 7,900.66 is: 11,848.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.14 : 24,328.77 = 7,900.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.14/24,328.77 = 7,900.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.14x = 24,328.77 × 7,900.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.14x = 192,213,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,213,339.99/16,223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.10

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