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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.68, 24,328.64 and 6,360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.68, 24,328.64 and 6,360.72 is: 9,540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.68 : 24,328.64 = 6,360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.68/24,328.64 = 6,360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.68x = 24,328.64 × 6,360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.68x = 154,747,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,747,667.02/16,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.73

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