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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.63, 24,332.45 and 6,365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.63, 24,332.45 and 6,365.55 is: 9,548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.63 : 24,332.45 = 6,365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.63/24,332.45 = 6,365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.63x = 24,332.45 × 6,365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.63x = 154,889,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,889,395.27/16,221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.33

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