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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.60, 24,338.28 and 6,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.60, 24,338.28 and 6,367.52 is: 9,552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.60 : 24,338.28 = 6,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.60/24,338.28 = 6,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.60x = 24,338.28 × 6,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.60x = 154,974,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,974,484.67/16,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.41

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