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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.96, 24,283.28 and 6,330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.96, 24,283.28 and 6,330.96 is: 9,494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.96 : 24,283.28 = 6,330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.96/24,283.28 = 6,330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.96x = 24,283.28 × 6,330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.96x = 153,736,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,736,490.18/16,192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,494.03

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