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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.07, 24,322.95 and 6,348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.07, 24,322.95 and 6,348.65 is: 9,525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.07 : 24,322.95 = 6,348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.07/24,322.95 = 6,348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.07x = 24,322.95 × 6,348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.07x = 154,417,774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,417,774.90/16,211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.45

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