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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.88, 24,344.50 and 6,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.88, 24,344.50 and 6,363.60 is: 9,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.88 : 24,344.50 = 6,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.88/24,344.50 = 6,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.88x = 24,344.50 × 6,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.88x = 154,918,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,918,660.20/16,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.75

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