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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.70, 24,361.65 and 6,375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.70, 24,361.65 and 6,375.15 is: 9,558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.70 : 24,361.65 = 6,375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.70/24,361.65 = 6,375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.70x = 24,361.65 × 6,375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.70x = 155,309,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,309,173.00/16,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.84

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