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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.12, 24,297.96 and 6,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.12, 24,297.96 and 6,346.28 is: 9,518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.12 : 24,297.96 = 6,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.12/24,297.96 = 6,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.12x = 24,297.96 × 6,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.12x = 154,201,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,201,657.59/16,200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,518.55

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