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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,216.80, 24,325.92 and 6,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,216.80, 24,325.92 and 6,355.20 is: 9,533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,216.80 : 24,325.92 = 6,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,216.80/24,325.92 = 6,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,216.80x = 24,325.92 × 6,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,216.80x = 154,596,086.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,596,086.78/16,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.08

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