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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.25, 24,355.17 and 6,369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.25, 24,355.17 and 6,369.18 is: 9,554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.25 : 24,355.17 = 6,369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.25/24,355.17 = 6,369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.25x = 24,355.17 × 6,369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.25x = 155,122,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,122,461.66/16,235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.67

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