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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.60, 24,344.10 and 6,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.60, 24,344.10 and 6,366.20 is: 9,547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.60 : 24,344.10 = 6,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.60/24,344.10 = 6,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.60x = 24,344.10 × 6,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.60x = 154,979,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,979,409.42/16,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,547.42

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