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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.59, 24,306.15 and 6,338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.59, 24,306.15 and 6,338.11 is: 9,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.59 : 24,306.15 = 6,338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.59/24,306.15 = 6,338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.59x = 24,306.15 × 6,338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.59x = 154,055,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,055,052.38/16,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.36

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