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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.13, 24,340.32 and 6,359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.13, 24,340.32 and 6,359.06 is: 9,539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.13 : 24,340.32 = 6,359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.13/24,340.32 = 6,359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.13x = 24,340.32 × 6,359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.13x = 154,781,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,781,433.60/16,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.61

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