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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.40, 24,544.04 and 6,362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.40, 24,544.04 and 6,362.45 is: 9,539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.40 : 24,544.04 = 6,362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.40/24,544.04 = 6,362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.40x = 24,544.04 × 6,362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.40x = 156,160,072.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,160,072.77/16,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.76

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