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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.57, 24,302.70 and 6,335.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.57, 24,302.70 and 6,335.15 is: 9,505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.57 : 24,302.70 = 6,335.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.57/24,302.70 = 6,335.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.57x = 24,302.70 × 6,335.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.57x = 153,961,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,961,128.39/16,197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.20

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