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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.44, 24,331.71 and 6,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.44, 24,331.71 and 6,867.62 is: 10,293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.44 : 24,331.71 = 6,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.44/24,331.71 = 6,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.44x = 24,331.71 × 6,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.44x = 167,100,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,100,782.23/16,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.61

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