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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.49, 24,295.19 and 6,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.49, 24,295.19 and 6,327.54 is: 9,495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.49 : 24,295.19 = 6,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.49/24,295.19 = 6,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.49x = 24,295.19 × 6,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.49x = 153,728,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,728,754.89/16,189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.59

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