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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.54, 24,309.06 and 6,340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.54, 24,309.06 and 6,340.05 is: 9,506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.54 : 24,309.06 = 6,340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.54/24,309.06 = 6,340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.54x = 24,309.06 × 6,340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.54x = 154,120,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,120,655.85/16,212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,506.26

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