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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.75, 24,287.06 and 6,325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.75, 24,287.06 and 6,325.58 is: 9,484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.75 : 24,287.06 = 6,325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.75/24,287.06 = 6,325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.75x = 24,287.06 × 6,325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.75x = 153,629,587.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,629,587.93/16,197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.63

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