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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.20, 24,330.30 and 6,368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.20, 24,330.30 and 6,368.20 is: 9,545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.20 : 24,330.30 = 6,368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.20/24,330.30 = 6,368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.20x = 24,330.30 × 6,368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.20x = 154,940,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,940,216.46/16,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.24

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