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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.33, 24,323.73 and 6,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.33, 24,323.73 and 6,363.60 is: 9,540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.33 : 24,323.73 = 6,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.33/24,323.73 = 6,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.33x = 24,323.73 × 6,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.33x = 154,786,488.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,786,488.23/16,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.98

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