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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.03, 24,343.72 and 6,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.03, 24,343.72 and 6,366.23 is: 9,554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.03 : 24,343.72 = 6,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.03/24,343.72 = 6,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.03x = 24,343.72 × 6,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.03x = 154,977,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,977,720.58/16,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.71

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