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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.05, 24,313.55 and 6,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.05, 24,313.55 and 6,341.40 is: 9,512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.05 : 24,313.55 = 6,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.05/24,313.55 = 6,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.05x = 24,313.55 × 6,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.05x = 154,181,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,181,914.26/16,209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.09

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