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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.12, 24,481.60 and 6,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.12, 24,481.60 and 6,461.12 is: 9,689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.12 : 24,481.60 = 6,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.12/24,481.60 = 6,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.12x = 24,481.60 × 6,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.12x = 158,178,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,178,555.39/16,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,689.27

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