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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.45, 24,349.09 and 6,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.45, 24,349.09 and 6,374.40 is: 9,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.45 : 24,349.09 = 6,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.45/24,349.09 = 6,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.45x = 24,349.09 × 6,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.45x = 155,210,839.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,210,839.30/16,233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.17

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