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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.87, 24,324.99 and 6,350.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.87, 24,324.99 and 6,350.59 is: 9,522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.87 : 24,324.99 = 6,350.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.87/24,324.99 = 6,350.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.87x = 24,324.99 × 6,350.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.87x = 154,478,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,478,038.24/16,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.24

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