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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.87, 24,364.62 and 6,380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.87, 24,364.62 and 6,380.04 is: 9,575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.87 : 24,364.62 = 6,380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.87/24,364.62 = 6,380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.87x = 24,364.62 × 6,380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.87x = 155,447,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,447,250.18/16,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,575.49

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