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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.20, 24,323.70 and 6,349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.20, 24,323.70 and 6,349.86 is: 9,526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.20 : 24,323.70 = 6,349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.20/24,323.70 = 6,349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.20x = 24,323.70 × 6,349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.20x = 154,452,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,452,089.68/16,213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,526.32

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