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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.31, 24,289.82 and 6,206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.31, 24,289.82 and 6,206.71 is: 9,303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.31 : 24,289.82 = 6,206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.31/24,289.82 = 6,206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.31x = 24,289.82 × 6,206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.31x = 150,759,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,759,922.80/16,204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.69

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