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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.48, 24,328.16 and 6,349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.48, 24,328.16 and 6,349.53 is: 9,528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.48 : 24,328.16 = 6,349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.48/24,328.16 = 6,349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.48x = 24,328.16 × 6,349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.48x = 154,472,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,472,397.64/16,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,528.58

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