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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.38, 24,331.61 and 6,867.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.38, 24,331.61 and 6,867.55 is: 10,293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.38 : 24,331.61 = 6,867.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.38/24,331.61 = 6,867.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.38x = 24,331.61 × 6,867.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.38x = 167,098,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,098,626.25/16,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.52

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