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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.72, 24,444.52 and 6,300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.72, 24,444.52 and 6,300.52 is: 9,451.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.72 : 24,444.52 = 6,300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.72/24,444.52 = 6,300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.72x = 24,444.52 × 6,300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.72x = 154,013,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,013,187.15/16,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.14

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