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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.68, 24,469.19 and 6,321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.68, 24,469.19 and 6,321.65 is: 9,483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.68 : 24,469.19 = 6,321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.68/24,469.19 = 6,321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.68x = 24,469.19 × 6,321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.68x = 154,685,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,685,524.72/16,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.11

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