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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.11, 24,306.96 and 6,352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.11, 24,306.96 and 6,352.28 is: 9,527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.11 : 24,306.96 = 6,352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.11/24,306.96 = 6,352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.11x = 24,306.96 × 6,352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.11x = 154,404,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,404,615.87/16,206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.56

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