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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253, 24,376.62 and 4,567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253, 24,376.62 and 4,567.24 is: 6,850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253 : 24,376.62 = 4,567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253/24,376.62 = 4,567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253x = 24,376.62 × 4,567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253x = 111,333,873.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,333,873.93/16,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.05

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