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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.73, 24,327.03 and 6,348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.73, 24,327.03 and 6,348.78 is: 9,527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.73 : 24,327.03 = 6,348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.73/24,327.03 = 6,348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.73x = 24,327.03 × 6,348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.73x = 154,446,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,446,961.52/16,210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.46

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