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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.12, 24,347.04 and 6,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.12, 24,347.04 and 6,365.28 is: 9,546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.12 : 24,347.04 = 6,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.12/24,347.04 = 6,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.12x = 24,347.04 × 6,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.12x = 154,975,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,975,726.77/16,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.88

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