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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.41, 24,304.38 and 6,336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.41, 24,304.38 and 6,336.92 is: 9,501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.41 : 24,304.38 = 6,336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.41/24,304.38 = 6,336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.41x = 24,304.38 × 6,336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.41x = 154,014,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,014,790.19/16,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.57

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