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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.62, 24,298.46 and 6,335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.62, 24,298.46 and 6,335.62 is: 9,504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.62 : 24,298.46 = 6,335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.62/24,298.46 = 6,335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.62x = 24,298.46 × 6,335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.62x = 153,945,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,945,722.66/16,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.22

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