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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.68, 24,331.33 and 6,367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.68, 24,331.33 and 6,367.31 is: 9,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.68 : 24,331.33 = 6,367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.68/24,331.33 = 6,367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.68x = 24,331.33 × 6,367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.68x = 154,925,235.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,925,235.23/16,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.21

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