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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.62, 24,374.22 and 6,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.62, 24,374.22 and 6,258.20 is: 9,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.62 : 24,374.22 = 6,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.62/24,374.22 = 6,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.62x = 24,374.22 × 6,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.62x = 152,538,743.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,538,743.60/16,248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.80

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