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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.54, 24,398.75 and 6,268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.54, 24,398.75 and 6,268.55 is: 9,404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.54 : 24,398.75 = 6,268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.54/24,398.75 = 6,268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.54x = 24,398.75 × 6,268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.54x = 152,944,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,944,677.99/16,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.14

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