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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.20, 24,310.80 and 6,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.20, 24,310.80 and 6,355.20 is: 9,525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.20 : 24,310.80 = 6,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.20/24,310.80 = 6,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.20x = 24,310.80 × 6,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.20x = 154,499,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,499,996.16/16,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.75

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