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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.41, 24,344.42 and 6,867.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.41, 24,344.42 and 6,867.38 is: 10,302.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.41 : 24,344.42 = 6,867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.41/24,344.42 = 6,867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.41x = 24,344.42 × 6,867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.41x = 167,182,409.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,182,409.54/16,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.47

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