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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.83, 24,310.95 and 6,348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.83, 24,310.95 and 6,348.93 is: 9,523.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.83 : 24,310.95 = 6,348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.83/24,310.95 = 6,348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.83x = 24,310.95 × 6,348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.83x = 154,348,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,348,519.78/16,207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.08

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