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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.70, 24,343.35 and 7,464.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.70, 24,343.35 and 7,464.10 is: 11,192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.70 : 24,343.35 = 7,464.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.70/24,343.35 = 7,464.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.70x = 24,343.35 × 7,464.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.70x = 181,701,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,701,198.74/16,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.84

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