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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.26, 24,331.88 and 6,365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.26, 24,331.88 and 6,365.18 is: 9,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.26 : 24,331.88 = 6,365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.26/24,331.88 = 6,365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.26x = 24,331.88 × 6,365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.26x = 154,876,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,876,690.19/16,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,547.76

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