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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.62, 24,210.80 and 6,280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.62, 24,210.80 and 6,280.58 is: 9,419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.62 : 24,210.80 = 6,280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.62/24,210.80 = 6,280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.62x = 24,210.80 × 6,280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.62x = 152,057,713.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,057,713.81/16,143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,419.06

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