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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.34, 24,305.77 and 6,337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.34, 24,305.77 and 6,337.86 is: 9,502.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.34 : 24,305.77 = 6,337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.34/24,305.77 = 6,337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.34x = 24,305.77 × 6,337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.34x = 154,046,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,046,567.45/16,210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.98

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