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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.62, 24,305.95 and 6,340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.62, 24,305.95 and 6,340.62 is: 9,511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.62 : 24,305.95 = 6,340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.62/24,305.95 = 6,340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.62x = 24,305.95 × 6,340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.62x = 154,114,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,114,792.69/16,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.72

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