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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.72, 24,556.32 and 6,369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.72, 24,556.32 and 6,369.05 is: 9,558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.72 : 24,556.32 = 6,369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.72/24,556.32 = 6,369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.72x = 24,556.32 × 6,369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.72x = 156,400,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,400,307.11/16,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.33

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