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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.13, 24,334.70 and 6,367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.13, 24,334.70 and 6,367.05 is: 9,550.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.13 : 24,334.70 = 6,367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.13/24,334.70 = 6,367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.13x = 24,334.70 × 6,367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.13x = 154,940,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,940,219.80/16,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.58

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