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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.62, 24,329.30 and 6,361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.62, 24,329.30 and 6,361.63 is: 9,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.62 : 24,329.30 = 6,361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.62/24,329.30 = 6,361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.62x = 24,329.30 × 6,361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.62x = 154,773,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,773,912.13/16,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.75

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