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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.48, 24,307.02 and 6,341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.48, 24,307.02 and 6,341.69 is: 9,517.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.48 : 24,307.02 = 6,341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.48/24,307.02 = 6,341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.48x = 24,307.02 × 6,341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.48x = 154,147,646.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,147,646.43/16,195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.94

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