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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.73, 24,325.53 and 6,347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.73, 24,325.53 and 6,347.78 is: 9,525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.73 : 24,325.53 = 6,347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.73/24,325.53 = 6,347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.73x = 24,325.53 × 6,347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.73x = 154,412,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,412,991.20/16,209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.95

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