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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.68, 24,358.46 and 6,369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.68, 24,358.46 and 6,369.80 is: 9,558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.68 : 24,358.46 = 6,369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.68/24,358.46 = 6,369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.68x = 24,358.46 × 6,369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.68x = 155,158,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,158,364.87/16,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.98

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