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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.32, 24,341.34 and 6,360.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.32, 24,341.34 and 6,360.91 is: 9,543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.32 : 24,341.34 = 6,360.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.32/24,341.34 = 6,360.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.32x = 24,341.34 × 6,360.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.32x = 154,833,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,833,073.02/16,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.86

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