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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.37, 24,325.74 and 6,351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.37, 24,325.74 and 6,351.09 is: 9,522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.37 : 24,325.74 = 6,351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.37/24,325.74 = 6,351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.37x = 24,325.74 × 6,351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.37x = 154,494,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,494,964.06/16,223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.99

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