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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.16, 24,298.79 and 6,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.16, 24,298.79 and 6,341.36 is: 9,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.16 : 24,298.79 = 6,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.16/24,298.79 = 6,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.16x = 24,298.79 × 6,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.16x = 154,087,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,087,221.75/16,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.36

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