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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.98, 24,361.43 and 6,373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.98, 24,361.43 and 6,373.36 is: 9,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.98 : 24,361.43 = 6,373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.98/24,361.43 = 6,373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.98x = 24,361.43 × 6,373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.98x = 155,264,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,264,147.35/16,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.02

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