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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.12, 24,309.42 and 6,346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.12, 24,309.42 and 6,346.56 is: 9,512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.12 : 24,309.42 = 6,346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.12/24,309.42 = 6,346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.12x = 24,309.42 × 6,346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.12x = 154,281,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,281,192.60/16,218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.89

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