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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.15, 24,360.66 and 6,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.15, 24,360.66 and 6,371.26 is: 9,561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.15 : 24,360.66 = 6,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.15/24,360.66 = 6,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.15x = 24,360.66 × 6,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.15x = 155,208,098.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,208,098.63/16,233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.18

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