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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.62, 24,308.95 and 6,342.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.62, 24,308.95 and 6,342.62 is: 9,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.62 : 24,308.95 = 6,342.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.62/24,308.95 = 6,342.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.62x = 24,308.95 × 6,342.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.62x = 154,182,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,182,432.45/16,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,514.72

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