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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.91, 24,202.36 and 6,273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.91, 24,202.36 and 6,273.93 is: 9,411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.91 : 24,202.36 = 6,273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.91/24,202.36 = 6,273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.91x = 24,202.36 × 6,273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.91x = 151,843,912.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,843,912.47/16,133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.48

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