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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.01, 24,314.76 and 6,218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.01, 24,314.76 and 6,218.54 is: 9,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.01 : 24,314.76 = 6,218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.01/24,314.76 = 6,218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.01x = 24,314.76 × 6,218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.01x = 151,202,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,202,209.40/16,209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.28

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