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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.26, 24,308.50 and 6,347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.26, 24,308.50 and 6,347.97 is: 9,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.26 : 24,308.50 = 6,347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.26/24,308.50 = 6,347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.26x = 24,308.50 × 6,347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.26x = 154,309,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,309,475.46/16,210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.25

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