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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.57, 24,325.20 and 6,350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.57, 24,325.20 and 6,350.15 is: 9,527.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.57 : 24,325.20 = 6,350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.57/24,325.20 = 6,350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.57x = 24,325.20 × 6,350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.57x = 154,468,547.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,468,547.15/16,212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.70

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