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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.95, 24,269.03 and 6,325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.95, 24,269.03 and 6,325.98 is: 9,483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.95 : 24,269.03 = 6,325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.95/24,269.03 = 6,325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.95x = 24,269.03 × 6,325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.95x = 153,525,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,525,398.40/16,188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.35

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