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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.30, 24,332.46 and 7,918.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.30, 24,332.46 and 7,918.92 is: 11,869.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.30 : 24,332.46 = 7,918.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.30/24,332.46 = 7,918.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.30x = 24,332.46 × 7,918.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.30x = 192,686,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,686,804.14/16,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.85

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