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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,315.81, 24,465.99 and 6,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,315.81, 24,465.99 and 6,325.24 is: 9,484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,315.81 : 24,465.99 = 6,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,315.81/24,465.99 = 6,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,315.81x = 24,465.99 × 6,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,315.81x = 154,753,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,753,258.59/16,315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.87

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