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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.02, 24,295.52 and 6,339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.02, 24,295.52 and 6,339.18 is: 9,508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.02 : 24,295.52 = 6,339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.02/24,295.52 = 6,339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.02x = 24,295.52 × 6,339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.02x = 154,013,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,013,674.47/16,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.77

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