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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.56, 24,355.35 and 6,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.56, 24,355.35 and 6,371.28 is: 9,553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.56 : 24,355.35 = 6,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.56/24,355.35 = 6,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.56x = 24,355.35 × 6,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.56x = 155,174,754.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,174,754.35/16,243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.00

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