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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.98, 24,325.91 and 6,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.98, 24,325.91 and 6,348.02 is: 9,526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.98 : 24,325.91 = 6,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.98/24,325.91 = 6,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.98x = 24,325.91 × 6,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.98x = 154,421,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,421,392.27/16,209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,526.32

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