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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.67, 24,943.21 and 6,238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.67, 24,943.21 and 6,238.13 is: 9,354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.67 : 24,943.21 = 6,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.67/24,943.21 = 6,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.67x = 24,943.21 × 6,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.67x = 155,598,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,598,846.29/16,633.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.45

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