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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.31, 24,304.15 and 6,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.31, 24,304.15 and 6,344.40 is: 9,516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.31 : 24,304.15 = 6,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.31/24,304.15 = 6,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.31x = 24,304.15 × 6,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.31x = 154,195,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,195,249.26/16,203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,516.28

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