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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.87, 24,361.62 and 6,378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.87, 24,361.62 and 6,378.04 is: 9,572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.87 : 24,361.62 = 6,378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.87/24,361.62 = 6,378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.87x = 24,361.62 × 6,378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.87x = 155,379,386.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,379,386.82/16,231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,572.49

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