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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.38, 24,338.27 and 6,369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.38, 24,338.27 and 6,369.30 is: 9,554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.38 : 24,338.27 = 6,369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.38/24,338.27 = 6,369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.38x = 24,338.27 × 6,369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.38x = 155,017,759.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,017,759.03/16,225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.03

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