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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.10, 24,349.65 and 11,221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.10, 24,349.65 and 11,221.90 is: 16,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.10 : 24,349.65 = 11,221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.10/24,349.65 = 11,221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.10x = 24,349.65 × 11,221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.10x = 273,249,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,249,337.34/16,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.85

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