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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.48, 24,351.66 and 6,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.48, 24,351.66 and 6,373.08 is: 9,560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.48 : 24,351.66 = 6,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.48/24,351.66 = 6,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.48x = 24,351.66 × 6,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.48x = 155,195,077.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,195,077.31/16,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.19

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