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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.55, 24,203.98 and 6,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.55, 24,203.98 and 6,273.08 is: 9,406.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.55 : 24,203.98 = 6,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.55/24,203.98 = 6,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.55x = 24,203.98 × 6,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.55x = 151,833,480.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,833,480.44/16,140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.96

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