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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.27, 24,453.01 and 6,308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.27, 24,453.01 and 6,308.25 is: 9,460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.27 : 24,453.01 = 6,308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.27/24,453.01 = 6,308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.27x = 24,453.01 × 6,308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.27x = 154,255,668.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,255,668.79/16,305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.48

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