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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.48, 24,560.22 and 7,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.48, 24,560.22 and 7,133 is: 10,699.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.48 : 24,560.22 = 7,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.48/24,560.22 = 7,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.48x = 24,560.22 × 7,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.48x = 175,188,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,188,049.26/16,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.50

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