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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.12, 24,307.91 and 6,345.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.12, 24,307.91 and 6,345.55 is: 9,511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.12 : 24,307.91 = 6,345.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.12/24,307.91 = 6,345.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.12x = 24,307.91 × 6,345.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.12x = 154,247,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,247,058.30/16,217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.37

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