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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.94, 24,325.16 and 6,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.94, 24,325.16 and 6,348.96 is: 9,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.94 : 24,325.16 = 6,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.94/24,325.16 = 6,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.94x = 24,325.16 × 6,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.94x = 154,439,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,439,467.83/16,209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.45

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