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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.28, 24,299.69 and 6,333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.28, 24,299.69 and 6,333.79 is: 9,496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.28 : 24,299.69 = 6,333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.28/24,299.69 = 6,333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.28x = 24,299.69 × 6,333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.28x = 153,909,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,909,133.53/16,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.88

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