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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.18, 24,283.83 and 6,325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.18, 24,283.83 and 6,325.83 is: 9,489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.18 : 24,283.83 = 6,325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.18/24,283.83 = 6,325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.18x = 24,283.83 × 6,325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.18x = 153,615,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,615,380.33/16,187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.94

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