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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.56, 24,310.08 and 6,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.56, 24,310.08 and 6,349.08 is: 9,523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.56 : 24,310.08 = 6,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.56/24,310.08 = 6,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.56x = 24,310.08 × 6,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.56x = 154,346,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,346,642.73/16,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.13

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