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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.90, 24,339.96 and 6,360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.90, 24,339.96 and 6,360.62 is: 9,537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.90 : 24,339.96 = 6,360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.90/24,339.96 = 6,360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.90x = 24,339.96 × 6,360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.90x = 154,817,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,817,236.38/16,232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.25

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