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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.25, 24,248.44 and 6,312.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.25, 24,248.44 and 6,312.23 is: 9,462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.25 : 24,248.44 = 6,312.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.25/24,248.44 = 6,312.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.25x = 24,248.44 × 6,312.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.25x = 153,061,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,061,730.42/16,175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.71

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