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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.98, 24,306.31 and 6,341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.98, 24,306.31 and 6,341.17 is: 9,517.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.98 : 24,306.31 = 6,341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.98/24,306.31 = 6,341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.98x = 24,306.31 × 6,341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.98x = 154,130,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,130,443.78/16,194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.17

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