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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.06, 24,354.60 and 6,370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.06, 24,354.60 and 6,370.78 is: 9,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.06 : 24,354.60 = 6,370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.06/24,354.60 = 6,370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.06x = 24,354.60 × 6,370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.06x = 155,157,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,157,798.59/16,243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.25

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