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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191, 24,297.44 and 6,329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191, 24,297.44 and 6,329.04 is: 9,497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191 : 24,297.44 = 6,329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191/24,297.44 = 6,329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191x = 24,297.44 × 6,329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191x = 153,779,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,779,438.01/16,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.83

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