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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.88, 24,505.19 and 6,343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.88, 24,505.19 and 6,343.62 is: 9,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.88 : 24,505.19 = 6,343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.88/24,505.19 = 6,343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.88x = 24,505.19 × 6,343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.88x = 155,451,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,451,581.67/16,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,514.22

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