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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.66, 24,348.16 and 4,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.66, 24,348.16 and 4,388.14 is: 6,581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.66 : 24,348.16 = 4,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.66/24,348.16 = 4,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.66x = 24,348.16 × 4,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.66x = 106,843,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,843,134.82/16,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.58

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