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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.01, 24,333.21 and 6,365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.01, 24,333.21 and 6,365.93 is: 9,548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.01 : 24,333.21 = 6,365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.01/24,333.21 = 6,365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.01x = 24,333.21 × 6,365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.01x = 154,903,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,903,389.87/16,222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.97

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