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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.22, 24,326.91 and 7,483.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.22, 24,326.91 and 7,483.14 is: 11,208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.22 : 24,326.91 = 7,483.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.22/24,326.91 = 7,483.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.22x = 24,326.91 × 7,483.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.22x = 182,041,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,041,673.30/16,241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,208.62

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