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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.08, 24,356.22 and 6,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.08, 24,356.22 and 6,388 is: 9,578.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.08 : 24,356.22 = 6,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.08/24,356.22 = 6,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.08x = 24,356.22 × 6,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.08x = 155,587,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,587,533.36/16,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,578.11

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