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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.95, 24,309.57 and 6,362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.95, 24,309.57 and 6,362.30 is: 9,537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.95 : 24,309.57 = 6,362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.95/24,309.57 = 6,362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.95x = 24,309.57 × 6,362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.95x = 154,664,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,664,777.21/16,215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.82

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