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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.41, 24,204.61 and 6,275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.41, 24,204.61 and 6,275.43 is: 9,413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.41 : 24,204.61 = 6,275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.41/24,204.61 = 6,275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.41x = 24,204.61 × 6,275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.41x = 151,894,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,894,335.73/16,135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.73

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