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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.35, 24,307.21 and 6,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.35, 24,307.21 and 6,346.44 is: 9,519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.35 : 24,307.21 = 6,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.35/24,307.21 = 6,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.35x = 24,307.21 × 6,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.35x = 154,264,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,264,249.83/16,205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.34

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