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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.48, 24,342.24 and 6,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.48, 24,342.24 and 6,368.60 is: 9,548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.48 : 24,342.24 = 6,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.48/24,342.24 = 6,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.48x = 24,342.24 × 6,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.48x = 155,025,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,025,989.66/16,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.59

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