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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.03, 24,290.01 and 6,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.03, 24,290.01 and 6,327.72 is: 9,487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.03 : 24,290.01 = 6,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.03/24,290.01 = 6,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.03x = 24,290.01 × 6,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.03x = 153,700,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,700,382.08/16,200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.66

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