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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.49, 24,304.68 and 6,350.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.49, 24,304.68 and 6,350.69 is: 9,525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.49 : 24,304.68 = 6,350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.49/24,304.68 = 6,350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.49x = 24,304.68 × 6,350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.49x = 154,351,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,351,366.71/16,204.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.23

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