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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.48, 24,487.26 and 7,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.48, 24,487.26 and 7,093 is: 10,633.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.48 : 24,487.26 = 7,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.48/24,487.26 = 7,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.48x = 24,487.26 × 7,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.48x = 173,688,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,688,135.18/16,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.87

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