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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.83, 24,334.15 and 7,903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.83, 24,334.15 and 7,903.36 is: 11,845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.83 : 24,334.15 = 7,903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.83/24,334.15 = 7,903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.83x = 24,334.15 × 7,903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.83x = 192,321,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,321,547.74/16,235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.50

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