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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.39, 24,350.24 and 6,373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.39, 24,350.24 and 6,373.65 is: 9,560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.39 : 24,350.24 = 6,373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.39/24,350.24 = 6,373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.39x = 24,350.24 × 6,373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.39x = 155,199,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,199,875.31/16,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.53

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