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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.33, 24,333.41 and 7,902.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.33, 24,333.41 and 7,902.86 is: 11,844.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.33 : 24,333.41 = 7,902.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.33/24,333.41 = 7,902.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.33x = 24,333.41 × 7,902.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.33x = 192,303,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,303,371.37/16,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,844.75

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