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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.76, 24,335.57 and 6,356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.76, 24,335.57 and 6,356.07 is: 9,534.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.76 : 24,335.57 = 6,356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.76/24,335.57 = 6,356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.76x = 24,335.57 × 6,356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.76x = 154,678,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,678,602.30/16,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.08

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