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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.84, 24,332.76 and 6,369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.84, 24,332.76 and 6,369.10 is: 9,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.84 : 24,332.76 = 6,369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.84/24,332.76 = 6,369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.84x = 24,332.76 × 6,369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.84x = 154,977,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,977,781.72/16,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.53

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