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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.28, 24,359.94 and 6,386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.28, 24,359.94 and 6,386.28 is: 9,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.28 : 24,359.94 = 6,386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.28/24,359.94 = 6,386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.28x = 24,359.94 × 6,386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.28x = 155,569,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,569,397.62/16,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.34

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