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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.52, 24,378.35 and 6,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.52, 24,378.35 and 6,254.91 is: 9,383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.52 : 24,378.35 = 6,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.52/24,378.35 = 6,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.52x = 24,378.35 × 6,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.52x = 152,484,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,484,461.78/16,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.36

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