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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.53, 24,301.57 and 6,335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.53, 24,301.57 and 6,335.04 is: 9,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.53 : 24,301.57 = 6,335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.53/24,301.57 = 6,335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.53x = 24,301.57 × 6,335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.53x = 153,951,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,951,418.01/16,207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.76

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