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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.83, 24,331.55 and 6,367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.83, 24,331.55 and 6,367.46 is: 9,545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.83 : 24,331.55 = 6,367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.83/24,331.55 = 6,367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.83x = 24,331.55 × 6,367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.83x = 154,930,017.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,930,017.87/16,230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.42

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