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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.21, 24,286.66 and 6,333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.21, 24,286.66 and 6,333.21 is: 9,497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.21 : 24,286.66 = 6,333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.21/24,286.66 = 6,333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.21x = 24,286.66 × 6,333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.21x = 153,812,502.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,812,502.15/16,195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.41

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