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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.36, 24,356.48 and 7,348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.36, 24,356.48 and 7,348.10 is: 11,027.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.36 : 24,356.48 = 7,348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.36/24,356.48 = 7,348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.36x = 24,356.48 × 7,348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.36x = 178,973,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,973,850.69/16,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.10

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