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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.63, 24,328.15 and 6,362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.63, 24,328.15 and 6,362.55 is: 9,543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.63 : 24,328.15 = 6,362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.63/24,328.15 = 6,362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.63x = 24,328.15 × 6,362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.63x = 154,789,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,789,054.88/16,218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.90

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