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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.26, 24,300.95 and 6,337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.26, 24,300.95 and 6,337.28 is: 9,506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.26 : 24,300.95 = 6,337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.26/24,300.95 = 6,337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.26x = 24,300.95 × 6,337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.26x = 154,001,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,001,802.91/16,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,506.72

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