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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.22, 24,158.61 and 6,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.22, 24,158.61 and 6,243.36 is: 9,366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.22 : 24,158.61 = 6,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.22/24,158.61 = 6,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.22x = 24,158.61 × 6,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.22x = 150,830,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,830,899.33/16,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.51

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