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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.28, 24,480.66 and 6,325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.28, 24,480.66 and 6,325.56 is: 9,487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.28 : 24,480.66 = 6,325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.28/24,480.66 = 6,325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.28x = 24,480.66 × 6,325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.28x = 154,853,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,853,883.67/16,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.27

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