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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.86, 24,303.95 and 6,342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.86, 24,303.95 and 6,342.76 is: 9,510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.86 : 24,303.95 = 6,342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.86/24,303.95 = 6,342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.86x = 24,303.95 × 6,342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.86x = 154,154,007.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,154,007.64/16,208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.48

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