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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.43, 24,287.21 and 6,328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.43, 24,287.21 and 6,328.08 is: 9,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.43 : 24,287.21 = 6,328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.43/24,287.21 = 6,328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.43x = 24,287.21 × 6,328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.43x = 153,691,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,691,376.22/16,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.32

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