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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.92, 24,352.85 and 6,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.92, 24,352.85 and 6,376.73 is: 9,561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.92 : 24,352.85 = 6,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.92/24,352.85 = 6,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.92x = 24,352.85 × 6,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.92x = 155,291,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,291,443.36/16,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.15

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