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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.64, 24,284.48 and 6,321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.64, 24,284.48 and 6,321.99 is: 9,482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.64 : 24,284.48 = 6,321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.64/24,284.48 = 6,321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.64x = 24,284.48 × 6,321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.64x = 153,526,208.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,526,208.11/16,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.99

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