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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.12, 24,302.88 and 6,344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.12, 24,302.88 and 6,344.46 is: 9,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.12 : 24,302.88 = 6,344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.12/24,302.88 = 6,344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.12x = 24,302.88 × 6,344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.12x = 154,188,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,188,650.04/16,206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,514.22

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