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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.25, 24,331.42 and 6,867.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.25, 24,331.42 and 6,867.43 is: 10,293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.25 : 24,331.42 = 6,867.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.25/24,331.42 = 6,867.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.25x = 24,331.42 × 6,867.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.25x = 167,094,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,094,323.65/16,233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.34

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