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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.70, 24,331.05 and 6,368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.70, 24,331.05 and 6,368.70 is: 9,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.70 : 24,331.05 = 6,368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.70/24,331.05 = 6,368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.70x = 24,331.05 × 6,368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.70x = 154,957,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,957,158.14/16,232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.99

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