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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.60, 24,304.64 and 6,337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.60, 24,304.64 and 6,337.12 is: 9,501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.60 : 24,304.64 = 6,337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.60/24,304.64 = 6,337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.60x = 24,304.64 × 6,337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.60x = 154,021,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,021,420.24/16,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.86

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