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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.20, 24,269.40 and 6,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.20, 24,269.40 and 6,326.24 is: 9,483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.20 : 24,269.40 = 6,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.20/24,269.40 = 6,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.20x = 24,269.40 × 6,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.20x = 153,534,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,534,049.06/16,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.73

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