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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.36, 24,298.31 and 6,332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.36, 24,298.31 and 6,332.87 is: 9,495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.36 : 24,298.31 = 6,332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.36/24,298.31 = 6,332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.36x = 24,298.31 × 6,332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.36x = 153,878,091.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,878,091.28/16,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.51

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