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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.09, 24,266.59 and 6,320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.09, 24,266.59 and 6,320.43 is: 9,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.09 : 24,266.59 = 6,320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.09/24,266.59 = 6,320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.09x = 24,266.59 × 6,320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.09x = 153,375,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,375,267.63/16,191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,472.82

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