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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.81, 24,458.49 and 6,320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.81, 24,458.49 and 6,320.24 is: 9,477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.81 : 24,458.49 = 6,320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.81/24,458.49 = 6,320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.81x = 24,458.49 × 6,320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.81x = 154,583,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,583,404.55/16,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.36

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