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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.52, 24,361.28 and 6,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.52, 24,361.28 and 6,244.24 is: 9,363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.52 : 24,361.28 = 6,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.52/24,361.28 = 6,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.52x = 24,361.28 × 6,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.52x = 152,117,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,117,679.03/16,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.67

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