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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.67, 24,308.48 and 6,338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.67, 24,308.48 and 6,338.01 is: 9,507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.67 : 24,308.48 = 6,338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.67/24,308.48 = 6,338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.67x = 24,308.48 × 6,338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.67x = 154,067,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,067,389.32/16,205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.01

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