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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.63, 24,327.98 and 6,365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.63, 24,327.98 and 6,365.90 is: 9,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.63 : 24,327.98 = 6,365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.63/24,327.98 = 6,365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.63x = 24,327.98 × 6,365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.63x = 154,869,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,869,516.87/16,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.75

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