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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.88, 24,331.80 and 6,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.88, 24,331.80 and 6,362.64 is: 9,544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.88 : 24,331.80 = 6,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.88/24,331.80 = 6,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.88x = 24,331.80 × 6,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.88x = 154,814,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,814,483.95/16,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.15

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