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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.41, 24,368.73 and 6,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.41, 24,368.73 and 6,388.12 is: 9,579.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.41 : 24,368.73 = 6,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.41/24,368.73 = 6,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.41x = 24,368.73 × 6,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.41x = 155,670,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,670,371.49/16,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,579.47

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