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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.41, 24,210.39 and 6,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.41, 24,210.39 and 6,280.34 is: 9,418.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.41 : 24,210.39 = 6,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.41/24,210.39 = 6,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.41x = 24,210.39 × 6,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.41x = 152,049,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,049,480.73/16,143.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.67

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