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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.23, 24,329.29 and 6,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.23, 24,329.29 and 6,350.28 is: 9,529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.23 : 24,329.29 = 6,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.23/24,329.29 = 6,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.23x = 24,329.29 × 6,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.23x = 154,497,787.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,497,787.83/16,212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.70

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