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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.68, 24,263.70 and 6,325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.68, 24,263.70 and 6,325.12 is: 9,480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.68 : 24,263.70 = 6,325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.68/24,263.70 = 6,325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.68x = 24,263.70 × 6,325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.68x = 153,470,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,470,814.14/16,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.72

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