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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.93, 24,377.31 and 7,386.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.93, 24,377.31 and 7,386.03 is: 11,070.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.93 : 24,377.31 = 7,386.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.93/24,377.31 = 7,386.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.93x = 24,377.31 × 7,386.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.93x = 180,051,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,051,542.98/16,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.60

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