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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.77, 24,380.24 and 6,256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.77, 24,380.24 and 6,256.17 is: 9,385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.77 : 24,380.24 = 6,256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.77/24,380.24 = 6,256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.77x = 24,380.24 × 6,256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.77x = 152,526,894.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,526,894.80/16,251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.25

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