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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.55, 24,308.28 and 6,337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.55, 24,308.28 and 6,337.90 is: 9,506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.55 : 24,308.28 = 6,337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.55/24,308.28 = 6,337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.55x = 24,308.28 × 6,337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.55x = 154,063,447.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,063,447.81/16,205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,506.83

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