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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.51, 24,376.85 and 6,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.51, 24,376.85 and 6,253.91 is: 9,381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.51 : 24,376.85 = 6,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.51/24,376.85 = 6,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.51x = 24,376.85 × 6,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.51x = 152,450,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,450,587.70/16,249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.86

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