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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.07, 24,224.67 and 6,280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.07, 24,224.67 and 6,280.94 is: 9,424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.07 : 24,224.67 = 6,280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.07/24,224.67 = 6,280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.07x = 24,224.67 × 6,280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.07x = 152,153,759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,153,759.35/16,145.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.16

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