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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.27, 24,344.19 and 6,867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.27, 24,344.19 and 6,867.27 is: 10,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.27 : 24,344.19 = 6,867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.27/24,344.19 = 6,867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.27x = 24,344.19 × 6,867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.27x = 167,178,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,178,125.66/16,227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.30

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