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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.59, 24,304.66 and 6,337.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.59, 24,304.66 and 6,337.11 is: 9,501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.59 : 24,304.66 = 6,337.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.59/24,304.66 = 6,337.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.59x = 24,304.66 × 6,337.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.59x = 154,021,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,021,303.93/16,209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.86

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