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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.22, 24,555.57 and 6,368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.22, 24,555.57 and 6,368.55 is: 9,557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.22 : 24,555.57 = 6,368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.22/24,555.57 = 6,368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.22x = 24,555.57 × 6,368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.22x = 156,383,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,383,375.32/16,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.59

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