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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,142.63, 24,207.80 and 6,280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,142.63, 24,207.80 and 6,280.61 is: 9,418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,142.63 : 24,207.80 = 6,280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,142.63/24,207.80 = 6,280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,142.63x = 24,207.80 × 6,280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,142.63x = 152,039,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,039,598.32/16,142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.52

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