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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.68, 24,346.40 and 6,367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.68, 24,346.40 and 6,367.56 is: 9,549.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.68 : 24,346.40 = 6,367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.68/24,346.40 = 6,367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.68x = 24,346.40 × 6,367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.68x = 155,027,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,027,162.78/16,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.72

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