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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.67, 24,244.73 and 5,633.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.67, 24,244.73 and 5,633.27 is: 8,449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.67 : 24,244.73 = 5,633.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.67/24,244.73 = 5,633.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.67x = 24,244.73 × 5,633.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.67x = 136,576,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,576,960.78/16,163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,449.63

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