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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,123.82, 24,191.36 and 6,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,123.82, 24,191.36 and 6,270 is: 9,407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,123.82 : 24,191.36 = 6,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,123.82/24,191.36 = 6,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,123.82x = 24,191.36 × 6,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,123.82x = 151,679,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,679,827.20/16,123.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.19

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