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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.32, 24,319.24 and 6,360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.32, 24,319.24 and 6,360.59 is: 9,536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.32 : 24,319.24 = 6,360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.32/24,319.24 = 6,360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.32x = 24,319.24 × 6,360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.32x = 154,684,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,684,759.65/16,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.48

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