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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.80, 24,350.70 and 7,017.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.80, 24,350.70 and 7,017.80 is: 10,526.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.80 : 24,350.70 = 7,017.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.80/24,350.70 = 7,017.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.80x = 24,350.70 × 7,017.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.80x = 170,888,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,888,342.46/16,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.70

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