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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.20, 24,331.80 and 6,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.20, 24,331.80 and 6,369.20 is: 9,546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.20 : 24,331.80 = 6,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.20/24,331.80 = 6,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.20x = 24,331.80 × 6,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.20x = 154,974,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,974,100.56/16,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.74

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