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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.32, 24,324.06 and 6,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.32, 24,324.06 and 6,237.24 is: 9,350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.32 : 24,324.06 = 6,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.32/24,324.06 = 6,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.32x = 24,324.06 × 6,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.32x = 151,714,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,714,999.99/16,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.51

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