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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.78, 24,550.67 and 6,233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.78, 24,550.67 and 6,233.51 is: 9,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.78 : 24,550.67 = 6,233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.78/24,550.67 = 6,233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.78x = 24,550.67 × 6,233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.78x = 153,036,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,036,846.95/16,371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.60

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