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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.81, 24,373.06 and 6,386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.81, 24,373.06 and 6,386.69 is: 9,577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.81 : 24,373.06 = 6,386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.81/24,373.06 = 6,386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.81x = 24,373.06 × 6,386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.81x = 155,663,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,663,223.54/16,252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.62

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