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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.70, 24,328.62 and 6,366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.70, 24,328.62 and 6,366.78 is: 9,549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.70 : 24,328.62 = 6,366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.70/24,328.62 = 6,366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.70x = 24,328.62 × 6,366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.70x = 154,894,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,894,971.24/16,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.22

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