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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.93, 24,313.41 and 6,346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.93, 24,313.41 and 6,346.98 is: 9,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.93 : 24,313.41 = 6,346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.93/24,313.41 = 6,346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.93x = 24,313.41 × 6,346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.93x = 154,316,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,316,727.00/16,208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.47

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