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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.54, 24,331.85 and 6,867.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.54, 24,331.85 and 6,867.71 is: 10,293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.54 : 24,331.85 = 6,867.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.54/24,331.85 = 6,867.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.54x = 24,331.85 × 6,867.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.54x = 167,104,055.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,104,055.22/16,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.76

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