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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.34, 24,308.77 and 6,339.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.34, 24,308.77 and 6,339.86 is: 9,505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.34 : 24,308.77 = 6,339.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.34/24,308.77 = 6,339.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.34x = 24,308.77 × 6,339.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.34x = 154,114,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,114,198.57/16,212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.98

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