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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.55, 24,306.78 and 6,336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.55, 24,306.78 and 6,336.90 is: 9,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.55 : 24,306.78 = 6,336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.55/24,306.78 = 6,336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.55x = 24,306.78 × 6,336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.55x = 154,029,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,029,657.95/16,204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.34

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