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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.90, 24,549.28 and 6,365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.90, 24,549.28 and 6,365.94 is: 9,544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.90 : 24,549.28 = 6,365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.90/24,549.28 = 6,365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.90x = 24,549.28 × 6,365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.90x = 156,279,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,279,243.52/16,372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.99

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