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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.38, 24,332.27 and 5,833.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.38, 24,332.27 and 5,833.13 is: 8,749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.38 : 24,332.27 = 5,833.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.38/24,332.27 = 5,833.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.38x = 24,332.27 × 5,833.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.38x = 141,933,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,933,143.28/16,221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,749.76

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