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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.73, 24,347.76 and 6,368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.73, 24,347.76 and 6,368.92 is: 9,558.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.73 : 24,347.76 = 6,368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.73/24,347.76 = 6,368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.73x = 24,347.76 × 6,368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.73x = 155,068,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,068,874.75/16,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.74

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