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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.07, 24,219.14 and 6,285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.07, 24,219.14 and 6,285.12 is: 9,428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.07 : 24,219.14 = 6,285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.07/24,219.14 = 6,285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.07x = 24,219.14 × 6,285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.07x = 152,220,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,220,169.77/16,145.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.28

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