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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.62, 24,307.45 and 6,341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.62, 24,307.45 and 6,341.62 is: 9,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.62 : 24,307.45 = 6,341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.62/24,307.45 = 6,341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.62x = 24,307.45 × 6,341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.62x = 154,148,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,148,611.07/16,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.22

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