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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.87, 24,327.99 and 6,352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.87, 24,327.99 and 6,352.59 is: 9,525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.87 : 24,327.99 = 6,352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.87/24,327.99 = 6,352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.87x = 24,327.99 × 6,352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.87x = 154,545,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,545,745.99/16,224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.24

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