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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.32, 24,307.14 and 6,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.32, 24,307.14 and 6,346.40 is: 9,519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.32 : 24,307.14 = 6,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.32/24,307.14 = 6,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.32x = 24,307.14 × 6,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.32x = 154,262,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,262,833.30/16,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.27

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