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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.97, 24,327.59 and 6,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.97, 24,327.59 and 6,223.68 is: 9,334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.97 : 24,327.59 = 6,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.97/24,327.59 = 6,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.97x = 24,327.59 × 6,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.97x = 151,407,104.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,407,104.21/16,220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.04

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