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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.81, 24,304.90 and 6,344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.81, 24,304.90 and 6,344.90 is: 9,517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.81 : 24,304.90 = 6,344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.81/24,304.90 = 6,344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.81x = 24,304.90 × 6,344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.81x = 154,212,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,212,160.01/16,203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.03

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