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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.87, 24,351.50 and 6,375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.87, 24,351.50 and 6,375.29 is: 9,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.87 : 24,351.50 = 6,375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.87/24,351.50 = 6,375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.87x = 24,351.50 × 6,375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.87x = 155,247,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,247,874.44/16,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.21

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