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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.52, 24,356.20 and 6,875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.52, 24,356.20 and 6,875.92 is: 10,316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.52 : 24,356.20 = 6,875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.52/24,356.20 = 6,875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.52x = 24,356.20 × 6,875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.52x = 167,471,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,471,282.70/16,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.39

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