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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.99, 24,309.93 and 6,354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.99, 24,309.93 and 6,354.19 is: 9,530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.99 : 24,309.93 = 6,354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.99/24,309.93 = 6,354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.99x = 24,309.93 × 6,354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.99x = 154,469,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,469,914.11/16,207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,530.48

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