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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.88, 24,334.32 and 6,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.88, 24,334.32 and 6,366.80 is: 9,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.88 : 24,334.32 = 6,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.88/24,334.32 = 6,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.88x = 24,334.32 × 6,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.88x = 154,931,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,931,748.58/16,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.20

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