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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.02, 24,289.74 and 6,335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.02, 24,289.74 and 6,335.28 is: 9,505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.02 : 24,289.74 = 6,335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.02/24,289.74 = 6,335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.02x = 24,289.74 × 6,335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.02x = 153,882,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,882,304.03/16,189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.35

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