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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.07, 24,309.45 and 6,339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.07, 24,309.45 and 6,339.66 is: 9,511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.07 : 24,309.45 = 6,339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.07/24,309.45 = 6,339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.07x = 24,309.45 × 6,339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.07x = 154,113,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,113,647.79/16,202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.97

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