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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.03, 24,548.05 and 6,231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.03, 24,548.05 and 6,231.76 is: 9,344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.03 : 24,548.05 = 6,231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.03/24,548.05 = 6,231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.03x = 24,548.05 × 6,231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.03x = 152,977,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,977,556.07/16,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.98

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