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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.39, 24,284.25 and 6,330.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.39, 24,284.25 and 6,330.99 is: 9,495.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.39 : 24,284.25 = 6,330.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.39/24,284.25 = 6,330.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.39x = 24,284.25 × 6,330.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.39x = 153,743,343.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,743,343.91/16,191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.38

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