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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.63, 24,308.66 and 6,346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.63, 24,308.66 and 6,346.05 is: 9,512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.63 : 24,308.66 = 6,346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.63/24,308.66 = 6,346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.63x = 24,308.66 × 6,346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.63x = 154,263,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,263,940.06/16,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.12

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