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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.54, 24,310.56 and 6,341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.54, 24,310.56 and 6,341.05 is: 9,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.54 : 24,310.56 = 6,341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.54/24,310.56 = 6,341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.54x = 24,310.56 × 6,341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.54x = 154,154,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,154,476.49/16,213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.76

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