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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.96, 24,203.98 and 6,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.96, 24,203.98 and 6,275 is: 9,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.96 : 24,203.98 = 6,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.96/24,203.98 = 6,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.96x = 24,203.98 × 6,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.96x = 151,879,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,879,974.50/16,134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.10

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