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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.48, 24,329.66 and 6,350.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.48, 24,329.66 and 6,350.53 is: 9,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.48 : 24,329.66 = 6,350.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.48/24,329.66 = 6,350.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.48x = 24,329.66 × 6,350.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.48x = 154,506,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,506,235.72/16,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,530.08

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