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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.85, 24,197.98 and 6,263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.85, 24,197.98 and 6,263.84 is: 9,399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.85 : 24,197.98 = 6,263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.85/24,197.98 = 6,263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.85x = 24,197.98 × 6,263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.85x = 151,572,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,572,275.04/16,125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.34

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