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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.03, 24,458.83 and 6,320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.03, 24,458.83 and 6,320.46 is: 9,477.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.03 : 24,458.83 = 6,320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.03/24,458.83 = 6,320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.03x = 24,458.83 × 6,320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.03x = 154,591,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,591,056.66/16,311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.70

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