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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.45, 24,317.32 and 6,217.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.45, 24,317.32 and 6,217.03 is: 9,323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.45 : 24,317.32 = 6,217.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.45/24,317.32 = 6,217.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.45x = 24,317.32 × 6,217.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.45x = 151,181,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,181,355.29/16,214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.87

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