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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.36, 24,216.57 and 6,283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.36, 24,216.57 and 6,283.41 is: 9,425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.36 : 24,216.57 = 6,283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.36/24,216.57 = 6,283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.36x = 24,216.57 × 6,283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.36x = 152,162,638.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,162,638.10/16,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.71

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