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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.19, 24,330.38 and 6,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.19, 24,330.38 and 6,366.60 is: 9,543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.19 : 24,330.38 = 6,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.19/24,330.38 = 6,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.19x = 24,330.38 × 6,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.19x = 154,901,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,901,765.48/16,231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.47

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