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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.03, 24,302.31 and 6,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.03, 24,302.31 and 6,335.55 is: 9,499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.03 : 24,302.31 = 6,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.03/24,302.31 = 6,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.03x = 24,302.31 × 6,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.03x = 153,968,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,968,500.12/16,208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.52

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