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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.38, 24,333.57 and 6,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.38, 24,333.57 and 6,366.30 is: 9,549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.38 : 24,333.57 = 6,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.38/24,333.57 = 6,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.38x = 24,333.57 × 6,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.38x = 154,914,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,914,806.69/16,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.45

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