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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.26, 24,302.45 and 6,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.26, 24,302.45 and 6,338.28 is: 9,508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.26 : 24,302.45 = 6,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.26/24,302.45 = 6,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.26x = 24,302.45 × 6,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.26x = 154,035,732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,035,732.79/16,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.23

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