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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.19, 24,558.49 and 6,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.19, 24,558.49 and 6,370.52 is: 9,560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.19 : 24,558.49 = 6,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.19/24,558.49 = 6,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.19x = 24,558.49 × 6,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.19x = 156,450,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,450,236.89/16,364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.52

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