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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.67, 24,340.40 and 6,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.67, 24,340.40 and 6,363.56 is: 9,543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.67 : 24,340.40 = 6,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.67/24,340.40 = 6,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.67x = 24,340.40 × 6,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.67x = 154,891,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,891,648.72/16,229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.74

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