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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.94, 24,225.15 and 6,281.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.94, 24,225.15 and 6,281.95 is: 9,426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.94 : 24,225.15 = 6,281.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.94/24,225.15 = 6,281.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.94x = 24,225.15 × 6,281.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.94x = 152,181,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,181,181.04/16,143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.52

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