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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,139.49, 24,209.13 and 6,285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,139.49, 24,209.13 and 6,285.66 is: 9,428.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,139.49 : 24,209.13 = 6,285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,139.49/24,209.13 = 6,285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,139.49x = 24,209.13 × 6,285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,139.49x = 152,170,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,170,360.08/16,139.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.45

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