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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.90, 24,341.46 and 6,361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.90, 24,341.46 and 6,361.62 is: 9,538.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.90 : 24,341.46 = 6,361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.90/24,341.46 = 6,361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.90x = 24,341.46 × 6,361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.90x = 154,851,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,851,118.77/16,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.75

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