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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.50, 24,178.85 and 6,253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.50, 24,178.85 and 6,253.25 is: 9,376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.50 : 24,178.85 = 6,253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.50/24,178.85 = 6,253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.50x = 24,178.85 × 6,253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.50x = 151,196,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,196,393.76/16,125.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.23

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