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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.53, 24,328.44 and 6,352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.53, 24,328.44 and 6,352.98 is: 9,525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.53 : 24,328.44 = 6,352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.53/24,328.44 = 6,352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.53x = 24,328.44 × 6,352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.53x = 154,558,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,558,092.75/16,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.61

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