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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.32, 24,320.74 and 6,361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.32, 24,320.74 and 6,361.59 is: 9,537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.32 : 24,320.74 = 6,361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.32/24,320.74 = 6,361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.32x = 24,320.74 × 6,361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.32x = 154,718,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,718,576.38/16,221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.98

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