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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.95, 24,290.92 and 6,326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.95, 24,290.92 and 6,326.31 is: 9,489.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.95 : 24,290.92 = 6,326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.95/24,290.92 = 6,326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.95x = 24,290.92 × 6,326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.95x = 153,671,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,671,768.65/16,193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.46

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