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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.07, 24,285.52 and 6,346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.07, 24,285.52 and 6,346.42 is: 9,513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.07 : 24,285.52 = 6,346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.07/24,285.52 = 6,346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.07x = 24,285.52 × 6,346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.07x = 154,126,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,126,109.84/16,200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.92

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