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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.48, 24,334.13 and 7,340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.48, 24,334.13 and 7,340.46 is: 11,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.48 : 24,334.13 = 7,340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.48/24,334.13 = 7,340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.48x = 24,334.13 × 7,340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.48x = 178,623,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,623,671.20/16,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,002.06

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