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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.54, 24,313.56 and 6,343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.54, 24,313.56 and 6,343.06 is: 9,510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.54 : 24,313.56 = 6,343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.54/24,313.56 = 6,343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.54x = 24,313.56 × 6,343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.54x = 154,222,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,222,369.89/16,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.78

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