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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.23, 24,305.45 and 6,210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.23, 24,305.45 and 6,210.99 is: 9,313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.23 : 24,305.45 = 6,210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.23/24,305.45 = 6,210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.23x = 24,305.45 × 6,210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.23x = 150,960,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,960,875.84/16,209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,313.27

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