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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.07, 24,511.47 and 6,347.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.07, 24,511.47 and 6,347.81 is: 9,520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.07 : 24,511.47 = 6,347.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.07/24,511.47 = 6,347.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.07x = 24,511.47 × 6,347.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.07x = 155,594,031.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,594,031.82/16,343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.49

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