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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.60, 24,348.90 and 6,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.60, 24,348.90 and 6,372.20 is: 9,558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.60 : 24,348.90 = 6,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.60/24,348.90 = 6,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.60x = 24,348.90 × 6,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.60x = 155,156,060.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,156,060.58/16,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.30

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