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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.31, 24,181.76 and 6,263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.31, 24,181.76 and 6,263.29 is: 9,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.31 : 24,181.76 = 6,263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.31/24,181.76 = 6,263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.31x = 24,181.76 × 6,263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.31x = 151,457,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,457,375.59/16,125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.52

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