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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.21, 24,343.13 and 7,910.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.21, 24,343.13 and 7,910.87 is: 11,863.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.21 : 24,343.13 = 7,910.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.21/24,343.13 = 7,910.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.21x = 24,343.13 × 7,910.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.21x = 192,575,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,575,234.88/16,233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.04

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