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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.29, 24,353.24 and 7,344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.29, 24,353.24 and 7,344.35 is: 11,018.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.29 : 24,353.24 = 7,344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.29/24,353.24 = 7,344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.29x = 24,353.24 × 7,344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.29x = 178,858,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,858,559.71/16,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.01

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