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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.44, 24,327.69 and 6,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.44, 24,327.69 and 6,365.72 is: 9,544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.44 : 24,327.69 = 6,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.44/24,327.69 = 6,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.44x = 24,327.69 × 6,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.44x = 154,863,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,863,141.15/16,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.46

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