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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.82, 24,337.59 and 6,358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.82, 24,337.59 and 6,358.41 is: 9,540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.82 : 24,337.59 = 6,358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.82/24,337.59 = 6,358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.82x = 24,337.59 × 6,358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.82x = 154,748,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,748,375.63/16,220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.11

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