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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.30, 24,291.38 and 6,340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.30, 24,291.38 and 6,340.52 is: 9,510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.30 : 24,291.38 = 6,340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.30/24,291.38 = 6,340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.30x = 24,291.38 × 6,340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.30x = 154,019,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,019,980.72/16,194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.75

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