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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.62, 24,372.72 and 6,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.62, 24,372.72 and 6,257.20 is: 9,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.62 : 24,372.72 = 6,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.62/24,372.72 = 6,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.62x = 24,372.72 × 6,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.62x = 152,504,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,504,983.58/16,247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.30

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