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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.10, 24,348.55 and 6,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.10, 24,348.55 and 6,365.70 is: 9,551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.10 : 24,348.55 = 6,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.10/24,348.55 = 6,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.10x = 24,348.55 × 6,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.10x = 154,995,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,995,564.74/16,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.06

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