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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.63, 24,310.15 and 6,347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.63, 24,310.15 and 6,347.05 is: 9,513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.63 : 24,310.15 = 6,347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.63/24,310.15 = 6,347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.63x = 24,310.15 × 6,347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.63x = 154,297,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,297,737.56/16,218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.61

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